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Corydoras adolfoi (Adolfoi Cory) is available for pre-order – please confirm stock before ordering!
Scientific Name: Corydoras adolfoi
Common Name: Adolfo’s Cory
Family: Callichthyidae
Origin: Upper Rio Negro, Brazil
Adult Size: 5–6 cm
Lifespan: 5–10 years in optimal conditions
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful and social
Adolfo’s Corydoras is a strikingly beautiful and peaceful bottom-dweller, known for its clean white body, bold black stripe across the eye, and a contrasting orange patch near the dorsal fin. Native to soft, tannin-rich waters in the Amazon, this species is a favorite among aquarists for its unique appearance and gentle temperament. It thrives in well-maintained community tanks with others of its kind.
Dorydoras adolfoi is an omnivore and benefits from a varied diet.
Ideal Foods Include:
High-quality sinking catfish pellets
Live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp
Occasional blanched vegetables (e.g., zucchini, cucumber)
Algae wafers and spirulina-based pellets
Feed once or twice daily, ensuring food reaches the bottom where they feed.
Tank Size: Minimum 75L(for a group)
Temperature: 22–26°C
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Water Hardness: 2–12 dGH
Substrate: Fine sand preferred to protect sensitive barbels
Decor: Driftwood, leaf litter, plants, and hiding spots
Filtration: Gentle flow with good oxygenation
Regular water changes and clean, stable conditions are essential to their health.
Adolfo’s Corydoras are peaceful, shoaling fish that should always be kept in groups of 5 or more. They are active during the day and tend to explore the tank bottom together.
Good Tank Mates:
Tetras and rasboras
Peaceful dwarf cichlids
Other Corydoras
Small gouramis and livebearers
They are highly social and do best in calm, community-oriented setups.
Breeding Dorydoras adolfoi is possible in a home aquarium with proper conditions.
Key Points:
Condition males and females with protein-rich foods
Trigger spawning with cool water changes to simulate rainy season
Eggs are usually laid on flat surfaces or plant leaves
Adults may eat the eggs—remove either the adults or eggs for best results
Eggs hatch in 3–5 days; feed fry with infusoria, then baby brine shrimp
Keep in groups for natural behavior and reduced stress
Avoid rough substrates to prevent barbel damage
Maintain high water quality and avoid high nitrates
Monitor for disease during import; they are sensitive to poor conditions
