{"product_id":"cw124-inka-cory-corydoras-sp","title":"CW124 Inka Cory - Corydoras sp","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"k4of4u\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCW124 Inka Cory – \u003cem data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e sp. CW124\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77mjg\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eCW124 Inka Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, long-snouted Corydoras-type catfish from Peru, appreciated for its elegant profile, dark charcoal patterning and peaceful group behaviour. Also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eInca Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, this undescribed \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eCorydoras sp. CW124\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialist choice for aquarists who enjoy less common Cory species and can provide a mature aquarium with soft sand, clean water and calm tank mates. It is peaceful enough for suitable community aquariums, but it should be treated as a rare wild-type Cory rather than a basic clean-up fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW124 Inka Cory\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inca Cory, Inka Corydoras, CW124 Cory, \u003cem data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e sp. CW124\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e sp. CW124\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cory-type Catfish \/ Armoured Catfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eThe CW124 Inka Cory is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003ePeru\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eRio Las Piedras\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Madre de Dios region. ScotCat lists the distribution as South America: Peru, Rio Las Piedras, while trade sources also place it in the Madre de Dios region. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eIn nature, long-snouted Corydoras forage over fine substrates in river margins and tributary habitats. In the aquarium, this means the fish should be given soft sand, shaded retreats, wood, leaf litter or plants, and clean well-oxygenated water with low stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eThis is a longer-snouted Corydoras with a more streamlined profile than many round-bodied Cory-type catfish. The body is pale to white with charcoal-grey to black patterning, often darker and more defined in males. Under good lighting, the head may show a subtle greenish metallic sheen. Potomac Valley Aquarium Society describes CW124 as having a charcoal pattern over a white background, with clearer markings in males and a metallic green reflection on the head. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e6–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ScotCat listing males around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and females around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females are usually fuller-bodied, especially when mature. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eThis species is best suited to a mature, peaceful aquarium with a soft substrate and calm tank mates. It works well in planted community aquariums, Peruvian-style setups and specialist Corydoras displays. It should not be kept on sharp gravel, in aggressive communities or in new aquariums with unstable water quality. Because it is longer-snouted, it particularly benefits from sand where it can push its snout naturally while searching for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e90 litres for a group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e120 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for a larger shoal or community setup. Floor space is more important than height, so choose an aquarium with a good footprint and open sandy areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–25°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard; softer stable water preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water clean, mature and well oxygenated, with gentle to moderate flow and regular partial water changes. ScotCat gives CW124 a temperature range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003e22–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and pH \u003cstrong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a sensible care range for long-term aquarium maintenance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3919\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eCW124 Inka Corys are peaceful, social bottom-dwellers. Suitable tank mates include small to medium tetras, pencilfish, hatchetfish, peaceful rasboras, Otocinclus, small plecs, dwarf cichlids in suitable setups and other calm community fish that will not bully or outcompete them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4458\"\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, rough bottom-dwellers and boisterous feeders. Keep in a group of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4362\"\u003e8 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred. A proper group improves confidence, feeding response and natural foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4460\" data-end=\"4471\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4919\"\u003eCW124 Inka Corys are omnivorous foragers and should be fed directly. Offer fine sinking catfish pellets, bottom-feeder tablets, soft granules and quality sinking foods as the staple. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, tubifex and finely chopped worms. ScotCat notes that CW124 accepts granular foods, tablet foods, frozen bloodworm and good-quality flake. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"5018\"\u003eThey will search for missed food, but they should never be expected to survive only on leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5049\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5500\"\u003eThis species spends most of its time on the bottom, probing through sand and moving in a loose group. Long-snouted Corydoras often show interesting foraging behaviour, pushing their snouts into soft substrate to locate food. In a quiet aquarium, they may become active throughout the day, especially around feeding time. Like other callichthyid catfish, they may occasionally dart to the surface to gulp air, which is normal if water quality is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5516\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5517\" data-end=\"6066\"\u003eUse soft sand wherever possible. Sharp gravel or dirty substrate can damage the snout and barbels, leading to infection. Add only to a mature, cycled aquarium with stable water quality and low nitrate. Keep in groups, provide shaded areas and ensure food reaches the bottom. Because CW124 is an uncommon undescribed Corydoras, careful acclimation and low-stress tank mates are strongly recommended. Cory-type catfish can release defensive secretions when stressed, so they should be transported carefully and not mixed with other fish in small bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"6068\" data-end=\"6087\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6100\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"6102\" data-end=\"6118\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6184\"\u003eRare \/ Specialist Corydoras import or captive-bred when available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6206\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6402\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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