Red Laser Corydoras CW014

Red Laser Corydoras

The Red Laser Corydoras is a highly sought-after variety of Corydoras, prized for its metallic sheen and vibrant coloration which immediately catches the eye in a community aquarium. Originally from Peru (Loreto region, Amazon tributary), it lives in calm, shallow waters, rich in vegetation and with a sandy substrate.

Morphology

• Size: 6 to 7 cm.

• Beige to silver body with a very luminous, sometimes iridescent, red-orange lateral stripe, which gives it its name.

• Bright eyes, sensitive barbels used for sifting through the substrate.

Behavior

This is a peaceful and gregarious fish, which absolutely must be kept in a group of at least 6 individuals to exhibit natural behavior and reduce stress. Very active, it spends a large part of the day sifting through the substrate in search of food.

Maintenance Parameters

• Temperature: 22 – 26 °C

• pH: 6.0 – 7.2

• Hardness: 2 – 10 dGH

• Recommended aquarium: minimum 120 liters, with a fine sand bottom and numerous hiding places (roots, plants, stones). Like all Corydoras, it is sensitive to abrasive substrates which can damage its barbels.

Diet

Omnivore: readily accepts sinking pellets, sinking granules, live or frozen foods (bloodworms, daphnia), as well as some vegetable supplements.