🐟 Fish · size Very small
Corydoras
Aquarium fish, specific biotope.
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Weight
5–15 g
Size
Very small
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Corydoras (corydoras in French) is a genus of South American catfish of the Callichthyidae family. There would be more than 200 registered Corydoras species, each river or stream having its endemic species. These are peaceful animals appreciated in aquarium keeping, which dig through the soil in search of food.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Faible
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Very small size (0.005–0.015 kg) — ideal for apartments and easy to transport.
- 2Life expectancy: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Low exercise needs — suitable for less active individuals.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Corydoras
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a corydoras ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a corydoras ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Estimate not available for this species.
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Corydoras in our rankings
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5 breeds ranked by size
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Frequently asked questions about Corydoras
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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