CallichthyidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Aspidoras albater 'Black-tailed Aspidoras'
Aspidoras albater
Origin: Rio Preto, Brazil
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)2–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–5 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- Yes (6–12+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
Aspidoras albater is a rarely imported small catfish related to Corydoras from the Rio Preto system in Brazil. Small, active and peaceful with a distinctive pattern of dark blotches. A collector's species for Corydoras enthusiasts.
Care Guide
School of 6+. Fine sand substrate. Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Soft water preferred. Feed sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm. Peaceful with all fish and shrimp.
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