Armored catfish C018 – Corydoras ambiacus

The Armored Catfish C018 (Corydoras ambiacus) is an elegant wild-caught specimen from the Amazon region, captivating with its bronze to greenish shimmering coloration and peaceful, calm behavior. This species is closely related to the Emerald Catfish and exhibits particularly harmonious social behavior in a school.

These fish are peaceful, sociable, and actively forage along the bottom, constantly searching for food. Ideal for planted aquariums with fine substrate and peaceful tank mates.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: L (4–5 cm)
🌎 Origin: Peru, Colombia (wild-caught)
🌡️ Temperature: 23–27 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ General hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 individuals)
🌾 Aquarium: From 80 l, planted, with sand substrate & leaves

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Artemia, mosquito larvae, and sinking food tablets are particularly popular.

💡 Tip:
A soft sand substrate is ideal for protecting their sensitive barbels. In dimmed light, the bronze sheen of this wild-caught species is particularly beautiful.

👉 Conclusion:
The Armored Catfish C018 (Corydoras ambiacus, wild-caught) is a calm, vibrantly colored, and sociable bottom-dweller – perfect for planted community aquariums.