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Common Name: Peppered Cory Scientific name: Corydoras paleatus Max Size: Male: 6cm (2.6") Female: 7cm (2.8") Origin: America South; Brazil Min Tank Size: 10 Gallon Compatibility: Community Temperature: 18-26oC (64-79oF) Water chemistry: PH 6-8, dGH 2 - 19 Diet: Omnivore Care level: Easy
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| As with other Corydoras, these make great bottom dwelling inhabitants for peaceful community fish tanks. Corydoras paleatus is one of the largest and hardiest species in the genus, and has been bred in aquaria for many years. There is a "high fin" version possessing a dorsal fin even taller than that of the wild fish, and there is also a longfinned form. Corydoras paleatus is probably the second most common Corydoras species worldwide, surpassed only by the Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus). | |
| CARE AND BREEDING | |
| The Pepper Catfish will feed from the waste food on the bottom on the tank, helping to combat tank pollution. Be careful though - make sure there is enough food on the gravel for the catfish. Can be difficult to breed. One of the few species of Corydoras that can be bred in an aquarium. | |
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