Corumbataia veadeiros

🐟 Corumbataia veadeiros

A small, peaceful armored catfish native to the Veadeiros region in Brazil, known for its delicate size and preference for calm, well-planted aquarium environments.

🔍 Quick Facts

• 🆔 Common Name: Corumbataia veadeiros
• 🧬 Family: Loricariidae (Armored Catfish)
• 🌎 Origin: Veadeiros region, Brazil
• 📏 Max Size: Around 2.5 cm (about 1 inch)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

• 🤫 Peaceful and shy
• 🪨 Prefers to hide among rocks, plants, and caves
• 🐟 Compatible with small, peaceful tankmates

🏡 Tank Requirements

• 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or more
• 🏞️ Plenty of hiding places with rocks, caves, and vegetation
• 🏖️ Soft, sandy or fine substrate to protect barbels
• 💨 Well-oxygenated water with gentle flow

Water Parameters:

• 🌡️ Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

📊 Overview Table

📝 Snippet

Corumbataia veadeiros is a small, peaceful armored catfish native to Brazil’s Veadeiros region. Its shy nature and small size make it ideal for nano tanks or peaceful community aquariums. It thrives with plenty of hiding spots and gentle water flow in soft substrate setups.