Duplicate Cory (Corydoras duplicareus)
Fish in the family Callichthyidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCorydoras duplicareus
FamilyCallichthyidae
Also known asFalse Adolfoi, Duplicareus Cory
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size2.2 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-81°F, pH 5.0-7.0, GH 1-12 dGH
Appearance
Like adolfoi but with a much broader, bolder black dorsal stripe and a vivid orange head patch; high-contrast.
Difficulty and care for the Duplicate Cory
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Brazil (Rio Negro / Rio Poco)
Keeper notes
Peaceful soft-water cory, near-identical behavior to adolfoi.
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