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Scleromystax sp. (C112) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (1) Hans-Georg Evers (1) Graham Ramsay (2) Allan James (2) |
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Known in the trade as Scleromystax ‘Baianinho II’. Scleromystax species are found in the rainforest streams, and not in the open river areas. This genus is related more to the Aspidoras than the Corydoras genera. As this genera are found on the south east coast of Brazil they will do better at lower temperatures. C112 has been bred in the hobby. Lineage: All Scleromystax species belong to Lineage 3 and would remain as Scleromystax (Günther, 1864) with the designated type species of Scleromystax barbatus. Aquarium Care: As with most members of the Callichthyidae they are peaceful. The Scleromystax genera are good additions to "cool water" aquarium set ups with maybe other cool water fish such as White Cloud Mountain Minnows and other fish that are comfortable with a temperature around the 70°f (21.5°c) mark. Diet: As with other members of the Corydoradinae they relish tablet and good quality flake food with frozen bloodworm a firm favourite. They are also keen on chopped earthworms and other worm foods such as white worm used sparingly, and grindal worm. |
Common Name: |
C112, Baianinho II |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, São Paulo State. |
Size: |
Male: 8.0cm (3¼ins) Female: 7.5cm (3ins) |
Temp: |
20-25°C (67-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011).
Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae
revisited. |
Family: Callichthyidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Scleromystax sp. (C112)Pair-male to front |
 Scleromystax
sp. (C112) Male |
 Scleromystax
sp. (C112)Male |
 Scleromystax
sp. (C112)Juvenile |
 Scleromystax
sp. (C112)Eggs |
 Scleromystax
sp. (C112)6 weeks old |
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