Spotted Cory:

Common Name	Spotted Cory
Scientific Name	Corydoras melanistius
Distribution	South America
Fully Grown Size	3"
Minimum tank size	24" x 12" x 12"
Water composition	22-26 Degrees C or 72-79 Degrees F. Ph range of 6.8-7.5, neutral ph ideal.
Diet	Sinking catfish pellets, small veggies, and bloodworm as a treat.
Sexing	Females will be slightly larger in size or more robust.
Breeding	Difficult to breed, but will breed in the Corydoras fashion. Tank water should be around 74-76*F. Spawning usually occurs when there has been a recent water change, or slight change in temperature. Cories (females) will swim around the tank quickly while being chased by males. Cories will lock in a "T" shape, and females will usually then distribute eggs. As cories are nocturnal, the spawns usually occur overnight.
Comments	These fish should be kept in aquariums whose substrate is small rounded gravel, or sandy substrate. Sand is ideal, as the barbells will not be harmed.