Peppered corydoras
Corydoras paleatus · Callichthyidae
Also known as Peppered cory
Beginner
Marbled grey-green and cool-tolerant; a great cory for unheated community tanks.
In short: A peppered corydoras needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 18–26 °C (64–79 °F) and pH 6–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 18–26 °C (64–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 18–26 °C (64–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 4–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, tablets, frozen bloodworm.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Cool, slow, silty streams
- Natural conditions
- Sand substrate, cool clean water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- White cloud mountain minnowDaniosPlaty
- Avoid
- Discus-warm tanksSharp gravel
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are larger and rounder.
- Notes
- One of the easiest corys to spawn.
- Common ailments
- Barbel erosionIch
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