Adolfo's Corydora

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Adolfo’s Corydora (Corydoras adolfoi):

🐟 Adolfo’s Corydora

Scientific Name: Corydoras adolfoi
Common Names: Adolfo’s Cory, Orange-Stripe Cory
Origin: Rio Negro basin, Brazil (South America)

🌡️ Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.2
🧪 Hardness: 2–10 dGH
🐟 Tank Size: 20+ gallons
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, live/frozen foods (bloodworms, daphnia)
👨👩👧👦 Temperament: Peaceful, shy; thrives in groups of 6+
🌿 Environment: Fine sand, driftwood, leaf litter, soft lighting

⚠️ Tips:

• Distinctive orange stripe and black mask—often confused with C. duplicareus (which has a thicker black dorsal patch).
• Very peaceful—ideal for softwater community tanks.
• Sensitive to high nitrates—keep water pristine.