Peppered corydoras

Appearance

The Peppered Cory Cat features black and dark green spots with a white underside. Small peaceful bottom-dweller growing up to 7 cm

Region & Habitat

Native to South American river tributaries prefers well-planted aquariums with plenty of hiding spots and relief from bright light

Behavior

Peaceful scavenger enjoys social groups best kept in schools of six or more smooth substrate needed to protect delicate barbels

Diet

Omnivorous diet includes freeze-dried bloodworms tubifex sinking catfish pellets flake food frozen and live foods varied feeding supports health

Aquarium Care

• Tank size: minimum 50 liters

• Water parameters: 22-27°C pH 5.8-7.0 stable clean water

• Substrate & Decor: smooth sand or gravel plenty of hiding spots plants reduce stress

• Tankmates: compatible with other peaceful fish avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species

Breeding

Breed by keeping multiple individuals to allow pairing separate adults from eggs or transfer eggs fry free-swimming in 5 days feed baby brine shrimp crushed flake

Care Level & Lifespan

Easy to care for peaceful community fish contributes to a lively aquarium environment