Aspidoras poecilus
Remarks: Aspidoras poecilus are related to Corydoras, but differ in several ways. They have smaller eyes, longer bodies, and seem to be a bit more active in terms of swimming activity. Watching their shimmering gold bodies glide back and forth across the sand searching for food, and occasionally doing laps around a face of glass really draws one to this species. Unfortunately their beautiful gold sheen does not show up well in photos but is truly a sight to see in person. They are not very common in the hobby as they are found in Brazil, where exporting can be a challenge. While Aspidoras poecilusĀ are small, they shouldn't be kept in tanks smaller than 20 gallons as they do not tolerate high levels of pollutants, need to be kept in large groups to feel safe, and are very active.
Ā Corydoradinae are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Ā They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.
Ā While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of CorydoradinaeĀ present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ are often looked at as "scavengers," but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.
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Remarks: Aspidoras poecilus are related to Corydoras, but differ in several ways. They have smaller eyes, longer bodies, and seem to be a bit more active in terms of swimming activity. Watching their shimmering gold bodies glide back and forth across the sand searching for food, and occasionally doing laps around a face of glass really draws one to this species. Unfortunately their beautiful gold sheen does not show up well in photos but is truly a sight to see in person. They are not very common in the hobby as they are found in Brazil, where exporting can be a challenge. While Aspidoras poecilusĀ are small, they shouldn't be kept in tanks smaller than 20 gallons as they do not tolerate high levels of pollutants, need to be kept in large groups to feel safe, and are very active.
Ā Corydoradinae are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.Ā They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.
Ā While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of CorydoradinaeĀ present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.
Ā CorydoradinaeĀ are often looked at as "scavengers," but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.
