Super Schwartz’s Cory 5-6cm Schwartz’s Cory originates from the Rio Puras, a tributary of the Amazon River in Brazil. This tranquil species is perfect for a mature community aquarium and should be kept in groups of five or more due to their shoaling behavior. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat susceptible to barbel infections or erosion, making it crucial to keep them on a soft sand substrate (instead of gravel where waste can accumulate unnoticed) to safeguard these sensitive sensory organs. Regular upkeep, including frequent partial water changes, is essential to maintain the health of these fish. Ensure there are plenty of shaded spots created by driftwood, rocks, and dense plantings. Other peaceful species like smaller pencilfish, tetras, and rasboras are great tankmates, and their presence as dither fish in the midwater will encourage the Corys to come out more often. Corydoras can breathe air through their intestines, so it’s important to leave a small gap between the water’s surface and the cover slides, allowing the fish to surface and take in air. They may do this several times a day. H. schwartzi resembles H. parallelus, but they can be distinguished as follows: parallelus has an orange blotch on the top of its head, which is nearly absent in schwartzi. Additionally, parallelus features a dark blotch on the first ray of the dorsal fin, while this area is either transparent or grey in schwartzi. Pictures are of the fish in stock if require any please get in touch All Sizes are approx
