Twosaddle Corydoras (Corydoras weitzmani)
22–26°C · pH 6–8
£46.99
A peaceful Corydoras C53 longnose catfish for grouped bottom-level activity in planted aquariums with smooth substrate.
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Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53
Max Adult Size
up to 6 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Minimum Tank
75L
Diet
Sinking micro pellets, wafers and small frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
22–26°C
22°CIdeal26°C
pH Level
6–7.5
6Ideal7.5
Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53
Corydoras C53 Longnose Catfish
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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A peaceful Corydoras C53 longnose catfish for grouped bottom-level activity in planted aquariums with smooth substrate.
bottom-dwellercatfishcorydorasfreshwater-fishmoderate-carepeaceful-fishschooling-fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53
Max Adult Size
up to 6 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Minimum Tank
75L
Diet
Sinking micro pellets, wafers and small frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Corydoras Care Guide: Choose the Right Cory Catfish
Identify the exact cory catfish before choosing care. Our starting policy for many common medium species is six compatible conspecifics, a mature 60 x 30 cm aquarium of about 60 litres, smooth fine sand and measured species-appropriate water.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
22–26°C
22°CIdeal26°C
pH Level
6–7.5
6Ideal7.5
Overview
Corydoras C53 is a longnose Corydoras form close to Corydoras sychri. Because C-number fish can be unresolved in the trade, this listing now uses the careful anchor Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53 instead of turning the code into a fake species name.
Plan it as a peaceful grouped bottom dweller for a clean aquarium with smooth substrate.
Quick facts
| Scientific anchor | Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53 |
|---|---|
| Adult size | Around 5-6 cm |
| Care level | Moderate |
| Minimum aquarium | 75 litres |
| Temperature | 22-26°C |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful group catfish |
| Group size | 6 or more |
Aquarium setup
Use smooth sand or fine rounded substrate, clean water and shaded resting areas. Corydoras should never be kept as a single specimen because group behaviour is central to their welfare.
Compatibility
Related Corydoras choices include Corydoras weitzmani, Albino Corydoras, Masked Corydoras, Corydoras loxozonus and Horseman Catfish. Avoid sharp gravel and aggressive bottom dwellers.
FAQ
Why use aff. sychri? C53 is a longnose Corydoras form close to Corydoras sychri, so Corydoras sp. aff. sychri C53 is safer than forcing it into a plain species name.
How many should I keep? Keep Corydoras in a group, ideally six or more, on smooth sand or fine rounded substrate.
How is it delivered? Livestock orders are packed for temperature stability and sent by licensed live-animal courier with our Live Arrival Guarantee.
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