Description
Loreto Cory (Corydoras loretoensis)
Overview
The Loreto Cory is an elegant and peaceful Corydoras species featuring a clean silver body tone accented by a distinctive dark lateral stripe. Active, social, and hardy, it makes an excellent choice for planted aquariums and peaceful community setups.
Origin
Native to Peru, particularly the Loreto region, where it inhabits soft, slow-moving tributaries with sandy bottoms and leaf litter.
Feeding
Omnivorous and undemanding:
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Sinking Cory pellets and wafers
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Frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia
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Occasional live foods for conditioning
Reminder: Offer sinking foods since Corydoras feed at the bottom.
Tank Mates
Well-suited for peaceful community aquariums with:
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Small tetras and rasboras
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Peaceful dwarf cichlids
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Small livebearers
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Other Corydoras
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Peaceful loaches
Avoid: Aggressive, overly large, or boisterous fish that may stress them.
Aggression
Extremely low. Like all Corydoras, they are social schooling fish and thrive best in groups of 6 or more.
Experience Level
Beginner to Intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, provided they have clean water and a soft substrate to protect their barbels.
Water Parameters
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Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH: 6.0–7.4
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Hardness: 2–12 dGH
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Notes: Provide sand substrate, gentle flow, plant cover, and good oxygenation.
The Loreto Cory (Corydoras loretoensis) is a peaceful, attractive bottom dweller with great schooling behavior—ideal for community aquaria and Corydoras enthusiasts alike.
