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Corydoras haraldschultzi
Mosaic corydoras
Knaack, 1962

Corydoras haraldschultzi - Mosaic corydoras - Corydoras haraldschultzi
Corydoras haraldschultzi
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(Other members of the genus Corydoras)

ADULT SIZE: 6 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 24-28 C

FOOD: Feed Corydoras haraldschultzi small live-foods and fine grade dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Bolivia, Brazil

AQUARIUM CARE: This is an easy to keep Corydoras, which requires no special attention. Similar to Corydoras sterbai, and the two are often mistaken.

BREEDING: In the wild, eggs are laid in dense vegetation and are not guarded. Eggs are carried by the female in her ventral fin pouch and then placed at a previously cleaned site; usually the underside of a leaf, however in captivity, this is as likely to be a stone or te aquarium glass

Have you bred Corydoras haraldschultzi? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Corydoras haraldschultzi breeding reports

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Corydoras haraldschultzi
Mosaic corydoras

Corydoras haraldschultzi

Corydoras haraldschultzi


Corydoras haraldschultzi
Mosaic corydoras
breeding notes

BREEDING: In the wild, eggs are laid in dense vegetation and are not guarded. Eggs are carried by the female in her ventral fin pouch and then placed at a previously cleaned site; usually the underside of a leaf, however in captivity, this is as likely to be a stone or te aquarium glass

Have you bred Corydoras haraldschultzi? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?


This page summarises breeding reports provided by visitors to this site, along with some statistical analysis. Please feel free to contribute - whatever your experience!

1 breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below. You can read the full reports here.

To add details of your experiences of Corydoras haraldschultzi, why not fill in a Breeding and maintenance Report.

Would Corydoras haraldschultzi be a good addition to a community tank?
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  1. Never
  2. Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
  3. Only with species of similar size
  4. Yes, a good community fish

How would you describe the disposition of Corydoras haraldschultzi?
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  1. Very timid
  2. Slightly timid
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat aggresive on occasions
  5. Very aggressive

In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
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  1. Very soft and acidic
  2. Moderately soft and acidic
  3. Neutral
  4. Moderately hard and alkaline
  5. Very hard and alkaline

At what average temperature?
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  1. 10-15°C
  2. 16-19°C
  3. 20-23°C
  4. 24-27°C
  5. 28°C+

How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Corydoras haraldschultzi? If you are unsure please leave this question unanswered.
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  1. Almost all males
  2. Somewhat male heavy
  3. Roughly equal
  4. Somewhat female heavy
  5. Almost all females

In general, how difficult is Corydoras haraldschultzi to keep and breed?
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  1. Very easy
  2. Easy
  3. Average
  4. Difficult
  5. Very difficult

How sucessful have you been at breeding Corydoras haraldschultzi?
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  1. Very unsucessful
  2. Fairly unsucessful
  3. Average
  4. Fairly sucessful
  5. Very sucessful


Remember, each record represents only one persons experience; if you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences


Water conditions: Neutral Water temperature: 24-27oC
Disposition: Active, but not aggresive Community tank?: Yes, a good community fish
Spawning Method: Adult fish removed from tankBreeding problems: none
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavyBreeding difficulty: Average
Sucess: AverageYears Experience: 3
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 28th September 2012Breeding date: 2011
Breeder: arerLocation: turkey

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