{"product_id":"corydoras-sodalis-false-network-cory-large-aquarium-glaser","title":"Corydoras sodalis (False Network Cory) Large - Aquarium Glaser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras sodalis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful, medium‑small Corydoras species prized for its elegant \u003cstrong\u003enet‑like (reticulated) black pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e over a silvery body. 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Longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey stay smaller than most laser or bronze Cory species, making them ideal for mid‑sized community tanks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21–26 °C (70–79 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, oxygenated water is more important than exact numbers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 gal (long footprint preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6+\u003c\/strong\u003e (social shoaling species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand or very smooth gravel (barbel safety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood, leaf litter, smooth stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey appreciate shaded areas and will display more natural behavior in darker, naturalistic layouts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmnivorous bottom‑feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets or wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen\/live foods: bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed after lights dim to ensure they get food in community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are often mislabeled as “clean‑up fish” but \u003cstrong\u003erequire targeted feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e to thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; 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