SAS Member Spawning Report
Diphyes Cory
Corydoras diphyes
General Information
Name:
Eric Thomas
Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
2017-10-16
Common Name:
Diphyes Cory
Scientific Name:
Corydoras diphyes
Aquarium Conditions
pH:
7.5
General Hardness (ppm):
350
Temp.:
75
Nitrate (ppm):
Tank Size (inches LxWxH):
20 x 10 x 12 = 10
Water Source:
Tap water
Water Changes - How Often/How Much:
80% every 1-2 weeks
Filtration System(s):
Air-driven sponge filter
Additives:
Aquavitro alpha to remove chloramines
Tank Décor
Plants:
Live
Substrate:
Sand
Lighting
Aqueon T5 fluorescent
Reproduction
Reproduction Method:
Egg Layer
Approx. # of Eggs or Fry:
70
Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
2016/03/16
Date Free Swimming:
2016/03/19
Food
Food Fed to Parents and How Often:
Black worms (live) weekly; Aqueon dry flakes every few days.
Food Fed to Fry and How Often:
Pulverized dry flakes, banana worms and micro worms (live), 2x daily
Comments
An easy to spawn cory. Likes cooler temps, so don't add a heater. They lay eggs in the middle of the night, scattered about the tank in Java moss and on the glass. Usualy 2-5 eggs per pile.