I bought a cory but the saleswoman no longer had the name. In order to find its congeners I would like to know its species. I'm thinking of Corydoras nanus, what do you think?
Corydoras nanus ?
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kiwidu21
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Corydoras nanus ?
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I bought a cory but the saleswoman no longer had the name. In order to find its congeners I would like to know its species. I'm thinking of Corydoras nanus, what do you think?
I bought a cory but the saleswoman no longer had the name. In order to find its congeners I would like to know its species. I'm thinking of Corydoras nanus, what do you think?
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kiwidu21
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Hello, I really need your help to identify this little guy. I can't find congeners for it if I don't know what species it belongs to.
If there are any distinctive signs that do not appear in the photos, do not hesitate to ask me.
If there are any distinctive signs that do not appear in the photos, do not hesitate to ask me.
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Hi kiwidu21,
I can't speak for what species are imported to France, but in the USA, true is almost never imported. The fish we get which looks similar to C. nanus, is . Stores sell it as C. nanus or as the "San Juan" cory. It is collected in and exported from Peru.
I suspect that's what you have.
Cheers, Eric
I can't speak for what species are imported to France, but in the USA, true is almost never imported. The fish we get which looks similar to C. nanus, is . Stores sell it as C. nanus or as the "San Juan" cory. It is collected in and exported from Peru.
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I suspect that's what you have.
Cheers, Eric
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Thank you for your answer.
There is no particular character that could differentiate the two species apart from location?
There is no particular character that could differentiate the two species apart from location?
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
kiwidu21 wrote: 08 Mar 2024, 18:15 Hi
I bought a cory but the saleswoman no longer had the name. In order to find its congeners I would like to know its species. I'm thinking of Corydoras nanus, what do you think?
Yes looks like nanus
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Hi, I’ve just registered as I have the same question. I recently bought 5 cories labelled as ‘nanus’ and I’m now looking to add to their family group. Today I saw corydora elegans that looked exactly the same, hence looking to clarify!
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
usually has a black line at the base of the dorsal fin - but it's never exported.
Cheers,
Jools
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Hello kiwidu21,
Your species seems to be CW029.
"Elegans group" seems to be most controversial and most difficult o ID,
Hopefully this helps.
Cheers
Martin Ortiz
Your species seems to be CW029.
"Elegans group" seems to be most controversial and most difficult o ID,
Hopefully this helps.
Cheers
Martin Ortiz
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Re: Corydoras nanus ?
@Mexnotex : Thank you for your response, I still haven't found his ID.
I see on the sheet that there is only one photo. Where can I find others to compare with my cory? Photos on the internet are not always well labeled...
I see on the sheet that there is only one photo. Where can I find others to compare with my cory? Photos on the internet are not always well labeled...
Re: Corydoras nanus ?
Congratulations on your new Corydoras! Enjoy discovering its species and finding its congeners. Happy fishkeeping!