Spotback Corydoras Blochi<\/b><\/p>\n
Overview<\/b><\/p>\n Description<\/b><\/p>\n Care<\/b><\/p>\n Corydoras Blochi is a fish species that beginner aquarists adore. Named after a researcher, Marcus Bloch, they\u2019re commonly referred to as spotback corydoras. As a member of the catfish family, these sweet, armoured creatures bring charm to any aquarium. This guide will help you understand how to care for them effectively.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Corydoras Blochi<\/b> (named after the German naturalist Marcus Bloch), often referred to as the \u2018Spotback catfish\u2019 or the \u2018Bloch\u2019s catfish\u2019, is a bewitching addition to any fish tank. This compact, freshwater fish hails from South America, most notably the countries of Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana.<\/p>\n Feeding<\/b><\/p>\n Catfish pellets and other sinking foods are a good staple, with\u00a0frozen foods such as Cyclops, mosquito larvae and Daphnia a welcome treat.<\/p>\n Breeding<\/b><\/p>\n Mature pairs can be triggered into spawning by performing a large, slightly cooler water change. The pair will adopt the classic “T position\u201d where the male fertilises the eggs that are held between the females pelvic fins. The adhesive eggs will then be deposited onto plants, decor, or the sides of the aquarium etc and the process repeated. The eggs generally take 3-4 days to hatch after which time the tiny fry should be offered finely powdered first foods. A few days later they will be able to take newly hatched brineshrimp. To avoid predation and ensure a higher success rate, many fishkeepers move the parents to another aquarium after the eggs have all been deposited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spotback Corydoras Blochi Overview Synonyms \u00a0No known synonyms Distribution Moco Creek near Lethem, 3\u00b018’N, 59\u00b046’W, tributary of Rio Tacut\u00fa, R\u00edo Branco system, Essequibo, Guyana. Maximum Size 5cm (2″) Temperature 15-25\u00b0C Water Parameters Captive-raised specimens will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, providing that good water quality is maintained. Compatibility Community Lighting No special […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12861,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12862","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-corydoras","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/12862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=12862"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=12862"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=12862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n\n
\n Synonyms<\/td>\n \u00a0No known synonyms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Distribution<\/td>\n Moco Creek near Lethem, 3\u00b018’N, 59\u00b046’W, tributary of Rio Tacut\u00fa, R\u00edo Branco system, Essequibo, Guyana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Maximum Size<\/td>\n 5cm (2″)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Temperature<\/td>\n 15-25\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Water Parameters<\/td>\n Captive-raised specimens will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, providing that good water quality is maintained.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Compatibility<\/td>\n Community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lighting<\/td>\n No special requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sexual Dimorphism<\/td>\n Females are significantly larger and appear wider when viewed from above. Males are slimmer and often have an extended dorsal fin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Feeding<\/td>\n Catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n