Corydoras Catfish – Peaceful Bottom-Dwelling Aquarium Fish

Corydoras Catfish are small, active, and peaceful freshwater fish perfect for community aquariums. Known for their social nature and bottom-feeding habits, they help keep the tank clean by consuming leftover food. These armored catfish are easy to care for and come in several popular varieties like Bronze, Panda, and Peppered Cory.

They thrive best in small groups and spend most of their time scavenging the bottom substrate, making them a great addition for maintaining tank hygiene.

Key Benefits

• Natural tank cleaner and leftover food scavenger

• Extremely peaceful and social in groups

• Hardy and adaptable to various water conditions

• Great for planted and community tanks

• Suitable for beginner aquarists

Suitable For

• Small to medium-sized freshwater aquariums

• Peaceful community tanks with guppies, tetras, mollies, and rasboras

• Aquarists who prefer easy maintenance fish

• Aquariums with sandy or fine gravel substrates

Feeding Instructions

Feed once or twice daily with sinking pellets, algae wafers, and occasional frozen or live foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp. Avoid sharp substrates that may injure their barbels.

Tank Requirements

• Minimum tank size: 40 liters

• Should be kept in groups of 4 or more

• Soft, sandy substrate is ideal

• Provide hiding spots using plants or décor

• Water temperature: 22°C to 26°C

• pH range: 6.5 to 7.5

• Perform partial water changes weekly

FAQs

Q: Can Corydoras live alone?
They are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 4–6 to feel secure and display natural behavior.

Q: Are Corydoras compatible with shrimp or snails?
Yes, they are peaceful and do well with shrimp and snails in a community setup.

Q: Do they eat algae?
Not primarily. While they may nibble at algae, they are scavengers and should be fed sinking food.