{"product_id":"elegant-gastrodermus","title":"Elegant Gastrodermus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many species in the 5th lineage of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Gastrodermus) \u003c\/em\u003ethat share similar body patterns, such as \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e elegans\u003c\/em\u003e, G\u003cem\u003e. napoensis\u003c\/em\u003e, G\u003cem\u003e. nanus, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e G. gracilis. \u003c\/em\u003eElegant Gastrodermus are a base color of gold or tan depending on conditions, have two dark horizontal stripes running along their back, and brown striations over their faces and shoulders. Similar to the rest of the species in the 5th lineage of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, they don't have very tall bodies compared to other \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species and have lower set eyes. Also unlike most other \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, they spend a lot of time hovering under structures rather than on the bottom. They are a smaller species making them a good candidate for smaller South American community tanks. In the wild, elegant Gastrodermus can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru in the Upper Amazon River Basin. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was previously classified as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras elegans\u003c\/em\u003e, but was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e elegans\u003c\/em\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Corydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare often looked at as \"scavengers,\" but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519773995224,"sku":"ftk1790047144408","price":5.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519774027992,"sku":"gip1790047144409","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519774060760,"sku":"ooh1790047144410","price":26.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/elegant-gastrodermus_1.jpg?v=1790047154","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/elegant-gastrodermus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}