Aquarium species profile

Peppered Cory

Corydoras paleatus · South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina)

Minimum tank20 gal

Adult size2.5"

Care levelEasy

TemperamentPeaceful

Temperature64–77°F

pH range6.0–7.5

Diet

Omnivore – sinking pellets, live/frozen bloodworms, daphnia

Compatible tank mates

Any peaceful community fish; tolerates cooler tanks

Tank mates to avoid

Aggressive fish, very warm tanks

Care notes

One of the coolest-water corydoras — excellent for unheated or subtropical tanks. Mottled black-on-green pattern. Very active in groups of 6+. Long-established hobby staple.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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