About This Species
The green gold catfish (Corydoras melanotaenia) is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the Corydoradinae subfamily of the family Callichthyidae. It originates in inland waters in South America, and is found in the Meta River basin in Colombia.
Quick Stats
Family
Callichthyidae
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Fish
Environment
Freshwater
Lifespan
8 years
Adult Size
5.8 cm
Minimum Tank Size
80L
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Care Requirements
Temperature
22°C - 26°C
pH Level
6 - 7.5
Water Hardness
36 - 143 ppm
Aquarium Building Information
Minimum Tank Size
80L
Bioload Factor
2.8x
Minimum School Size
6+
Special Requirements
Oxygen Consumption
Medium
Waste Production
Medium
Feeding Frequency
Daily
Metabolism Rate
Medium
Activity Level
Moderate
Food Types
Pellets, Wafers, Frozen Food, Live Food
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