Panzerwels septentrionalis – Corydoras septentrionalis | Rare wild-caught fish from Venezuela with fine spot pattern & peaceful behavior

The Corydoras septentrionalis is a rare wild-caught specimen from Venezuela, impressing with its fine, speckled dot pattern and silvery-beige body shimmer. This elegant and calm Corydoras species is still uncommon in aquaristics and is considered an insider tip for lovers of extraordinary corydoras.

It is peaceful, active, and social, ideal for groups of six or more. In planted aquariums with fine sand substrate, the Corydoras septentrionalis exhibits its typical foraging behavior and provides natural movement at the bottom.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish Size: M (3–3.5 cm)
🌎 Origin: Venezuela – Wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 22–27 °C
💧 pH-value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total Hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social Behavior: Peaceful, group fish (from 6 animals)
🌾 Aquarium: From 60 l, with sand substrate, plants & roots

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, and sinking food tablets are particularly suitable.

💡 Tip:
A dark substrate emphasizes the fine dot pattern and makes the body shimmer metallically.

👉 Conclusion:
The Corydoras septentrionalis (wild-caught) is a peaceful, rare, and visually appealing bottom-dwelling fish – perfect for enthusiasts of special Corydoras species.