Corydoras loxozonus

Overview

Corydoras loxozonus will grow up to 1.8 inches in length. They have the ability to tilt their eyes which looks like blinking. These fish are facultative air breathers, they have a highly vascularized intestine that facilitates uptake of atmospheric oxygen so they will often go to the surface for a gulp of air. Due to the ability for breathing atmospheric air, the aquarium should have a cover and the tank shouldn’t be filled to the top.

To keep this species in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 22c and 24c. The tank should have a sandy substrate, plants and hiding places. These fish can be kept in community aquariums and should be kept in groups.

The female holds 2-4 eggs between her pelvic fins, where the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds. After fertilization, the female swims to a suitable spot, where she attaches the very sticky eggs. The masked corydoras lays eggs in dense vegetation without adult protection. The pair repeats this process until about 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached.

Care
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Black, Tan
Diet: Omnivore
pH:” 6.0-8.08
Max Size: 6cm
Minimum Tank Size: 100L