Cory Adolfoi

Adolfoi cory are so named for the mask across their face. These are wild-caught in Brazil in slow-moving streams. Adolfoi cory, once commonly called Adolfo's Catfish, have black markings similar to the bandit cory, but with a bold orange splash in front of the dorsal fin. The corys spend most of their time in a pack using their barbels to search for food in the gravel or sand. The adolfoi cory is named after Adolfo Schwartz (as in schwartzi cory). BUT the fish was really discovered by Warren Burgess in 1982 - Adolfo was his friend.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and a soft sand or smooth, fine gravel bottom. Plants, driftwood and a few shady spots help them feel secure. Corys are sensitive to salt and some medications (especially copper), so check labels before treating the tank.

Feeding: Corys need their own food, not just leftovers. Feed sinking pellets or wafers once or twice a day so food reaches the bottom. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Corys get along with almost any peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, angelfish and bettas. Avoid large fish that could swallow them and aggressive bottom dwellers.

Good to know: Corys have sharp, mildly venomous fin spines that can snag in nets or prick fingers, so handle them gently and use a fine net or a cup.