Adolfos Catfish
Corydoras adolfoi
Adolfos Catfish is a peaceful bottom-dwelling corydoras.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in)
- Aquarium size
- 90 L or larger
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- GH
- 4–18 dGH
- KH
- 0–15 dKH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
It should not be selected by size alone: bottom space, calm community fish, and consistent maintenance are part of the care plan.
The listed lifespan is up to 5 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
An aquarium of 90 L or larger can be a reasonable starting point, but it should not be read as permission to overstock.
Water parameters
The temperature range for this fish is 22–26 °C. Compare it carefully with the aquarium target temperature instead of assuming every tropical community setup is suitable.
The pH range for this fish is 6–7.5. That points to slightly acidic to neutral water, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.
The GH range for this fish is 4–18 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.
The KH range is 0–15 dKH. Use it as a general stability reference rather than a reason for aggressive adjustments.
Temperament and compatibility
As a peaceful bottom-dwelling fish, Adolfos Catfish is best kept with calm species that will not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
Because this fish uses the bottom area, compatibility is easier when other fish are not all competing for the same swimming space.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Adolfos Catfish should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Because it feeds near the bottom, make sure food reaches the substrate and is not completely taken by faster fish in the open water.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 90 L or larger.
- Make sure the bottom area has enough open substrate for a group.
- Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
- Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Adolfos Catfish get?
Adolfos Catfish reaches ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in). Provide bottom space.
What aquarium size does Adolfos Catfish need?
Plan for an aquarium of 90 L or larger. Open substrate matters for this bottom-dwelling fish.
Is Adolfos Catfish peaceful?
Yes. Adolfos Catfish is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Adolfos Catfish?
The temperature range for this fish is 22 to 26 °C. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs and avoid sudden temperature swings.