Adolfos Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi)
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Adolfo's Cory Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi) For Sale
Premium Adolfo's Cory Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi) are one of the most beautiful and sought-after freshwater bottom dwellers in the aquarium hobby. Recognized by their striking black eye stripe, bold dorsal band, and brilliant orange-yellow patch behind the head, these peaceful schooling catfish make an excellent addition to community aquariums.
Our Adolfo's Cory Catfish are healthy, active, and carefully acclimated before shipping. Whether you're building a South American biotope or looking for an efficient cleanup crew, these elegant Corydoras are both functional and visually stunning.
Why Buy Our Adolfo's Cory Catfish?
- Premium quality, healthy specimens
- Vibrant black and orange coloration
- Peaceful temperament perfect for community tanks
- Excellent scavengers that help keep the aquarium clean
- Hand-selected and carefully inspected before shipping
- Fast, secure live fish shipping
- Live Arrival Guarantee
Product Information
- Common Name: Adolfo's Cory Catfish
- Scientific Name: Corydoras adolfoi
- Family: Callichthyidae
- Origin: Rio Negro Basin, Brazil
- Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm)
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Care Level: Easy to Moderate
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and other quality prepared foods
- Water Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
- pH: 5.5–7.5
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Lifespan: 5–10 years
Care Guide
Adolfo's Cory Catfish thrive in groups of six or more, where they display their natural schooling behavior and become more active. A soft sand substrate is highly recommended to protect their sensitive barbels while they forage along the bottom.
Provide plenty of driftwood, plants, and shaded areas to replicate their natural Amazon habitat. Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes for the best health and coloration.
Tank Mates
Adolfo's Cory Catfish do well with many peaceful freshwater species, including:
- Tetras
- Rasboras
- Pencilfish
- Dwarf Cichlids
- Angelfish
- Discus
- Other peaceful Corydoras species
Avoid housing them with aggressive or very large predatory fish.
Feeding
Feed a varied diet consisting of high-quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen foods, live foods, and occasional protein-rich treats. While they consume leftover food, they should not be relied upon solely as a cleanup crew.
What You'll Receive
Each fish is hand-selected for health and quality. Color and pattern may vary slightly, making every Adolfo's Cory Catfish unique.
Bring home the elegance and peaceful personality of the Adolfo's Cory Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi) and add one of the most desirable Corydoras species to your freshwater aquarium today.
How to Acclimate Your New Fish & Shrimp
Proper acclimation helps reduce stress and gives your new aquatic animals the best possible start. Please follow the instructions below based on the type of livestock you purchased.
Goldfish
- Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15–20 minutes to gradually equalize the temperature.
- Open the bag and add a small amount of aquarium water every 5 minutes for approximately 15–20 minutes.
- Gently transfer the goldfish into the aquarium using a clean net.
- Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours while your new fish adjusts.
Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Allow your goldfish time to settle before feeding.
Betta Fish
- Float the sealed bag in the aquarium for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
- Open the bag and slowly add small amounts of aquarium water over the next 10–15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer your betta into the aquarium without adding the shipping water.
- Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed while your betta adjusts.
Important: Bettas may hide, rest, or appear less active after shipping. This can be normal after transportation. Give your betta time to settle into its new environment.
Guppies & Tropical Fish
- Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
- Open the bag and gradually add small amounts of aquarium water every few minutes for approximately 15–20 minutes.
- Gently transfer the fish into the aquarium using a clean net.
- Keep the aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours to reduce stress.
Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled and has appropriate water parameters for the species.
Freshwater Shrimp
Shrimp are sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry, so a slower acclimation process is recommended.
- Float the sealed bag for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
- Transfer the shrimp and shipping water into a clean container.
- Slowly introduce aquarium water into the container. Drip acclimation for approximately 45–60 minutes is recommended.
- Once acclimated, gently net the shrimp and transfer them into the aquarium.
Important: Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or water parameters.
After Acclimation
Keep aquarium lights off or dimmed for several hours after introducing your new livestock. Allow fish and shrimp time to settle before feeding, and avoid unnecessary handling or disturbances.
Never pour shipping water into your aquarium.
For best results, all livestock should be introduced into a properly cycled aquarium with stable water parameters.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Your fish is carefully packed and shipped to help ensure a safe arrival. We recommend being available to receive your package as soon as it is delivered.
Shipping:
Orders are carefully prepared and shipped according to our current shipping schedule. Tracking information is provided once your order ships.
Live Arrival Guarantee:
If there is an issue upon arrival, please follow our DOA claim instructions and contact us as soon as possible.
Adolfos Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi)
1 CORY X $11.00
$11.00
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