{"title":"Catfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatfish spend their time working the lower third of the tank, and a tank without them always looks like something is missing. Corydoras make up most of this range, including bronze, panda, sterbai, julii, adolfoi, pygmy, salt and pepper, skunk and a number of albino and longfin forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond corydoras we carry otocinclus for algae work, pictus and synodontis catfish, whiptails, farlowella, glass catfish, hoplos and Australian natives such as the eel-tail catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras are social and should be kept in groups of six or more of the same species, since a single one is a stressed one. They also need smooth sand or rounded gravel rather than sharp substrate, which damages the barbels they use to find food. 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It lives over gravel, sand and mud in slow to still, often temperate waters with plenty of submerged timber, rocks and undercut banks for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stout-bodied catfish whose rear half tapers into a continuous eel-like tail, formed by the fused dorsal, caudal and anal fins. Colour ranges from olive-green to brown or almost black above, fading to a pale belly, with four pairs of barbels around the mouth. Juveniles are often mottled, becoming more uniform with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and unaggressive, it will nonetheless eat any fish or shrimp small enough to fit in its mouth, so tankmates must be robust and too large to swallow. It is largely nocturnal and spends the day tucked into cover, becoming more active as the lights dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bottom-oriented omnivore with a carnivorous leaning. It takes sinking pellets and wafers readily, and relishes earthworms, prawn, mussel, fish pieces and live or frozen meaty foods. Feed after lights-out to suit its natural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a large tank with a soft sand or smooth gravel substrate, generous timber and rock cover, and clean, well-filtered, well-oxygenated water. It prefers cooler temperate conditions and does not need heating in most Australian rooms. Handle only with a container rather than a net where possible, as the spines can deliver a painful venomous sting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nest builder. The male constructs a large circular nest of gravel and stones, over which the pair spawn, and he then guards the eggs until they hatch. Breeding is seasonal and triggered by warming water, and is rarely attempted in home aquaria given the fish's size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTandanus tandanus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEel-tail Catfish (Dewfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia (Murray–Darling and coastal drainages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 50 cm (occasionally larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (but eats small fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom-feeder, carnivore-leaning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH (medium to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge temperate native aquariums and ponds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (may disturb plants while foraging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust, similarly-sized natives and hardy fish too large to be eaten — golden perch, silver perch, larger rainbowfish, bass and other big peaceful tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall fish and shrimp that will be eaten, and aggressive fish that will harass it or compete for the bottom. 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Peaceful for its size but a serious commitment, it is a statement fish for a very big, brackish-tolerant system and a keeper prepared for its adult bulk. Note that it carries venomous fin spines, so handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoarius graeffei is found across northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea, in coastal rivers, lagoons, estuaries and tidal reaches. Adults move freely between fresh, brackish and even coastal marine waters, so they are naturally adapted to a wide range of salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA classic eel-tailed silhouette is wrong here — this is a fork-tailed catfish with a broad head, sensory barbels and a streamlined, silvery-blue to grey body built for constant swimming. It is a powerful, active fish that needs open water to move.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and not aggressive, but its sheer size means small fish will be eaten simply as food. House it only with robust, similarly large tankmates that can share its brackish-tolerant, high-flow conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a hearty appetite, it takes quality sinking pellets, prawn and fish pieces, mussel, earthworms and frozen foods. Feed generously to match its constant activity, but keep water quality high as it is a big, messy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis species needs space above all — a very large tank of 900 L or more for an adult, with strong filtration and flow. It is highly adaptable to temperature (tolerating roughly 15–30 °C) and thrives in hard, often lightly brackish water at a specific gravity of about 1.005–1.015. Not plant safe, as its size and activity will uproot most plantings. Take great care when netting or handling: the pectoral and dorsal spines are venomous and deliver a very painful sting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeoarius graeffei is a paternal mouthbrooder — the male carries the large eggs and developing young in his mouth. Breeding is essentially unheard of in home aquaria given the space and conditions required, so this is a fish kept for its presence rather than for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeoarius graeffei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Salmontail Catfish (Lesser Salmon Catfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern and eastern Australia, New Guinea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 years or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but large (eats small fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 L for an adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: sinking pellets, prawn, fish, mussel, earthworms, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 12–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater to brackish (SG ~1.005–1.015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery large freshwater and brackish systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (uproots plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other large, robust brackish-tolerant fish such as scats, monos, archerfish, larger gars and other big catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with any small fish that can be swallowed, delicate species, and soft-water community fish. 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It stays a manageable 11–13 cm and is famous for its \"cuckoo\" trick: it sneaks its eggs into the nests of mouthbrooding cichlids, who then raise the catfish fry as their own. A brilliant, characterful bottom-dweller for a Rift Lake or hard-water community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynodontis petricola is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it lives among rocky shorelines and rubble in hard, very alkaline, oxygen-rich water. It forages over and between the rocks in loose groups. A biotope of piled rock caves with open sandy swimming areas suits it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA neat, compact Synodontis with a pale to grey-brown body evenly covered in dark spots, contrasting black-and-white fins with elegant white leading edges, and long, mobile barbels. It is often confused with the similar Synodontis lucipinnis. 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Native to the slow, leaf-littered backwaters of the Congo Basin, it grazes algae and insect larvae from the underside of leaves, wood and even the water's surface. Peaceful, quirky and endlessly watchable, it's a fantastic conversation piece for a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound throughout the Congo River basin in Central Africa, inhabiting slow-moving, heavily vegetated stretches of river with submerged wood, overhanging leaf litter and plenty of shaded cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, slender Synodontis catfish with the classic mottled brown-and-cream camouflage pattern typical of the genus, three pairs of barbels around the mouth, and a noticeably darker belly - the reverse of most fish, a giveaway that this one spends its life upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and largely nocturnal\/crepuscular, becoming much bolder and more active in small groups. Shy when kept alone, so aim for at least three to five individuals if you can. Mixes well with other calm community fish and won't bother tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easygoing omnivore. Offer sinking pellets or wafers, blanched vegetables like zucchini or cucumber, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworm or daphnia. It will also happily graze algae and biofilm off leaves and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of 75 litres suits a small group, with 100-120 litres or more recommended for a proper shoal. Provide plenty of broad-leaved plants, driftwood and overhangs to mimic its natural cover - it loves resting upside down under a leaf or piece of wood. Keep water soft to neutral and avoid strong currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely bred in the home aquarium. Spawning has been recorded in very large, mature setups but requires specific conditions that are difficult to replicate at home; most fish in the trade are wild-caught or farm-raised overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynodontis nigriventris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpside-Down Catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo River Basin, Central Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 9.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, nocturnal\/crepuscular, best in groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-120 litres for a small group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore - sinking pellets, vegetables, algae, occasional live\/frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - grazes algae without damaging healthy plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetras, rasboras, other Synodontis and Corydoras, peaceful barbs, gouramis and dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish that may bully or outcompete it for food, and boisterous fin-nippers that could stress a naturally shy species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232799375651,"sku":"AA3077","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232799408419,"sku":"AA3077-M","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Upside_Down_Catfish_36bb6693-d3f8-4815-8236-987f257d64bc.jpg?v=1781701110"},{"product_id":"albino-pepper-corydoras-catfish-hoplisoma-paleatum","title":"Albino Pepper Corydoras Catfish | Hoplisoma paleatum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Pepper Corydoras is a pale, pink-and-cream version of one of the oldest and hardiest catfish in the hobby. A peaceful, busy little bottom-shoaler, it spends its day sifting sand for scraps and is happiest in a group of six or more. Reaching around 7cm, it is an ideal first catfish and a tidy, characterful addition to almost any community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppered cory comes from the cooler, slow-moving streams and shallow, well-vegetated margins of the La Plata basin in southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. These are soft-bottomed, subtropical waters, so the species tolerates cooler temperatures than most tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form trades the wild fish's green-black mottling for a soft pinkish-white body with pale orange fins and characteristic red-pink eyes. It has the classic armoured cory shape, twin rows of bony plates along the flanks and a pair of sensitive barbels either side of the mouth for foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable. Corydoras are shoaling fish and must be kept in groups; a lone cory is a stressed cory. They mix well with any calm community fish and spend nearly all their time working the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder. Offer good-quality sinking pellets and wafers as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Make sure food actually reaches the bottom rather than being eaten mid-water by faster tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a soft sand substrate or smooth, rounded gravel to protect the delicate barbels, which are easily worn down on sharp material. 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Just as hardy, peaceful and sociable as its bronze cousin, it makes a wonderful, characterful bottom-dweller for a soft-substrate community. A group busily sifting the sand is one of the most endearing sights in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze cory complex (Osteogaster aeneus, recently separated from the genus Corydoras) is widespread across South America, where it lives in slow rivers, streams and marginal shallows over soft mud and sand. These warm, gently-flowing waters have plenty of leaf litter and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, armoured catfish with the typical rounded cory shape, sensory barbels around the mouth and a body clad in bony plates. This selectively-developed variety shows a dark charcoal to near-black body, often with a metallic green-blue sheen along the flanks. Females grow slightly larger and fuller-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and happiest in a group of six or more, when it becomes active and confident, foraging together across the bottom. It ignores other fish entirely and is an ideal community catfish. A lone cory is a stressed cory, so always keep a shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom-forager. Offer sinking pellets and wafers as the staple, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. It will scavenge scraps but must be fed its own sinking food rather than relying on leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide soft, smooth sand or rounded fine gravel, as sharp substrate damages their delicate barbels. Keep soft to neutral, clean water with good filtration and gentle flow, and never expose them to salt or harsh medications, to which corys are sensitive. A shaded, planted layout with driftwood suits them perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic egg-depositor. Well-conditioned groups spawn after a cool water change, the female carrying eggs in a pouch formed by her pelvic fins and placing them on plants and glass. Adults do not tend the eggs, so protect or move them. 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Hardy, peaceful and endlessly busy, it is one of the easiest catfish to keep and looks its best in an active shoal working the substrate. Reaching around 6–7 cm, it is a charming and colourful addition to a peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze cory complex is widespread across South America, and this orange form originates from Venezuelan populations of the aeneus group. In the wild these catfish live in shallow, slow-moving streams and margins with soft sediment, foraging in groups over the bottom for small food items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the standard bronze cory is olive-green, the Orange Venezuela form is flushed with warm orange over the head and body, giving it a glowing, sunset appearance. It has the classic armoured cory body, rounded snout with sensory barbels, and a peaceful, rummaging manner. Well-fed specimens in a group show the strongest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly peaceful, sociable shoaler that should be kept in a group of six or more. It spends its time bustling along the bottom and mixes beautifully with other calm community fish. Corys are never aggressive and are happiest with the security of their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that takes sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworm and any food that reaches the substrate. Corys are not just a \"clean-up crew\" — they should be fed their own sinking foods directly to keep them well nourished. A varied diet keeps their colour and condition strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 60 litres (90 litres-plus for a larger shoal) with a soft sand or smooth gravel substrate to protect their delicate barbels, which can wear away on sharp gravel. They appreciate clean, well-oxygenated water and gentle flow. Easy and adaptable, they are an excellent beginner catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras spawn in the classic \"T-position,\" the female carrying fertilised eggs in her pelvic fins before pressing them onto glass, plants or décor. Cooler water changes often trigger spawning. 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Ideal for any calm community with a soft substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, boisterous fish that outcompete them for food, and anything big enough to see a small cory as a meal. 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Reaching only around 3–3.5 cm, it is the largest of the pygmy corys but still small enough to keep in a good-sized shoal, where the group potters happily across the substrate in a busy little gang.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorydoras habrosus comes from the shallow, slow-moving streams and flooded margins of the Río Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia. These are warm, soft, gently flowing waters over fine substrate, with plenty of plants and leaf litter to forage among.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA miniature, classic corydoras shape in silvery-white peppered with fine black spots and a broken dark line along the body, giving the 'salt and pepper' look. Unlike the closely related pygmy cory, which shoals in open water, this species spends most of its time on the bottom. Females are a little larger and rounder than males.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and gregarious, it needs the company of its own kind — keep a group of at least eight (more is better) so they feel secure and stay active. It is ideal for peaceful nano and community tanks with small, gentle tankmates. A soft sand substrate protects its delicate barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small-mouthed omnivore and bottom-forager. Offer finely crushed sinking foods, micro-pellets and small wafers as a staple, along with frozen and live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia and micro-worm. Make sure food is small enough to reach the bottom for these little fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 40 L, with 60 L or larger better for a good group. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, GH around 2–15. A soft sand substrate, gentle filtration, clean water and planting suit it best. It is fully plant safe and an excellent choice for delicate aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-depositing species that spawns in the typical corydoras fashion, the female carrying a few eggs in her pelvic fins and placing them on plants, glass or décor. Cooler, clean water changes can trigger spawning. 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Reaching around 6 cm, it is a hardy, characterful bottom-dweller — always pottering the substrate in a busy little group — and a lovely, easy addition to the soft-water community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteogaster rabauti (long known as Corydoras rabauti) comes from the upper Amazon in Brazil, Colombia and Peru, where it lives over soft substrates in warm, soft, slightly acidic waters among leaf litter and submerged wood. It forages in groups across the bottom for small invertebrates and organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA classic rounded corydoras shape in warm rusty-brown to coppery tones, often with a darker band running along the back and through the body. Juveniles carry a bolder dark stripe that softens with age. Like all corys it has bony armour plating and small barbels around the mouth for sifting the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and gregarious, it should be kept in a group of at least six to feel secure and stay active. It is an ideal community bottom-dweller, mixing happily with tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and other calm fish. A soft sand or smooth, rounded-gravel substrate protects its delicate barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore and bottom-forager. Offer good-quality sinking pellets or wafers as a staple, along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. 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Eggs and fry receive no parental care, so a separate rearing setup improves survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsteogaster rabauti (formerly Corydoras rabauti)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRusty Corydoras, Rust Cory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Amazon (Brazil, Colombia, Peru)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom): sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful soft-water community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf cichlids, gouramis, other corydoras and peaceful shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, boisterous or predatory fish, and sharp or coarse gravel that can damage the barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232799834403,"sku":"AA2058","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232799867171,"sku":"AA2058-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Rusty_Corydoras_1c3ee0e3-86ea-4f29-8e97-a0a015552391.jpg?v=1781698807"},{"product_id":"emerald-green-corydoras-brochis-splendens","title":"Emerald Green Corydoras | Brochis splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emerald Green Corydoras is a chunkier, deep-bodied member of the cory family that flashes an iridescent metallic green over its flanks. One of the larger corydoras-type catfish at around 8 cm, it is peaceful, hardy and forms a bold, glittering shoal that patrols the bottom of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidespread across the upper Amazon basin in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Bolivia, where it lives over soft substrates in slow rivers, tributaries, ponds and flooded margins. The water is typically soft, warm and slow-moving with plenty of leaf litter and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, high-bodied catfish clad in armoured plates, coloured a plain bronze-grey that lights up with a brilliant emerald-to-blue-green sheen along the sides. It is stockier and deeper-bodied than the common corydoras, with an extra ray in the dorsal fin. Females grow noticeably larger and rounder than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable. 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Peaceful, shoaling and reaching around 5 cm, it is a planted-tank favourite that sparkles along the bottom in a tidy little group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the upper Rio Negro basin in Brazil, where it lives over sand and leaf litter in soft, acidic, tannin-stained blackwater streams shaded by forest. These are warm, gentle, mineral-poor waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean white-silver body crossed by a black stripe through the eye and a bold black band along the back, topped with a vivid orange patch on the head and shoulders. It is very similar to the true Adolfo's cory but tends to be slightly stockier with a broader dark dorsal band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable, this is a classic shoaling cory that must be kept in a group of at least six to feel secure. 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Growing to only around 5 cm, it prefers slightly cooler water than most tropicals, which is worth keeping in mind when choosing tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoplisoma panda (formerly Corydoras panda) comes from cool, clear, fast-flowing streams and tributaries in the Ucayali river system of Peru, fed by Andean meltwater. Because of these cooler mountain origins it does best at the lower end of the tropical temperature range, in clean, well-oxygenated water over soft substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, pale cream-to-pinkish cory with three distinctive black markings: a mask over the eyes, a spot on the dorsal fin, and a patch at the base of the tail. This crisp panda patterning, together with its constant rummaging, makes it instantly recognisable and hugely popular. Well-fed fish have a gently rounded belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable, the Panda Cory should be kept in a group of six or more, where it feels secure and forages actively. It mixes beautifully with other calm community fish and never bothers tankmates. A shoal spends its day busily working the substrate together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that takes sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworm and any food that reaches the substrate. Like all corys, it should be fed its own sinking foods rather than left to scavenge, so it stays well nourished. A varied diet keeps its condition and colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 60 litres (90 litres-plus for a larger shoal) with a soft sand or smooth gravel substrate to protect its barbels, clean well-oxygenated water and gentle flow. It appreciates cooler temperatures than many tropicals, so avoid pairing it with heat-loving species. It is a good beginner-to-intermediate catfish, sensitive mainly to poor water quality when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Corys spawn in the classic Corydoras \"T-position,\" the female carrying fertilised eggs in her pelvic fins before pressing them onto glass and plants. A cool water change often triggers spawning. They breed readily once settled, and eggs are best raised separately away from hungry tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoplisoma panda (formerly Corydoras panda)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanda Cory, Panda Corydoras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUcayali river system, Peru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom) – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 °C (prefers cooler water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–12 dGH (soft to moderately soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, cooler community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – completely plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooler-water community fish such as White Cloud Mountain Minnows, smaller rasboras and tetras that tolerate lower temperatures, other Corydoras and small peaceful catfish, and dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, boisterous cichlids, heat-loving species that need consistently warm water, and anything big enough to eat a small cory. 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Always keep it in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eScleromystax barbatus comes from the cool coastal streams and rivers of south-eastern Brazil, around Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, where it forages over sand and leaf litter in clear, well-oxygenated, often cooler water. Soft sand, driftwood, some shade and gentle flow recreate its home and encourage natural foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the largest and most distinctive corys, with a longer body than most. Males develop bristles on the cheeks and bold black-and-cream markings with a golden-green sheen; females are plainer and rounder. The armoured flanks catch the light attractively, and males colour up strongly in a settled, cooler tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and social, though mature males can spar during the breeding season, so a group with several females spreads any friction. It does best in a shoal of its own kind and mixes well with other cool or temperate community fish such as white cloud minnows and smaller rainbowfish. A proper group is essential for confident behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that welcomes sinking pellets and wafers, frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and blackworm, and quality flake that reaches the substrate. 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Always keep it in a shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidespread across much of South America, this cory inhabits slow streams, shallow margins and quiet backwaters over soft sand and mud, rooting through the substrate for food. It comes from soft, warm, gently flowing waters with plenty of cover from plants, roots and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is armoured with bony plates rather than scales, coloured a metallic bronze to greenish sheen along the flanks with a paler belly. It has the classic cory shape — a rounded snout with sensory barbels for foraging, and small, alert eyes. Wild and albino forms are both common in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA model community citizen, the Bronze Cory is completely peaceful and does best in a group of six or more, where it forages and rests together and even 'winks' at its shoalmates. It never troubles other fish and adds constant gentle activity to the lower levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom-feeder, it takes sinking pellets and wafers, plus live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. It is not a clean-up crew that lives on leftovers — feed it properly with its own sinking food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 60 L, ideally 90 L or more for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. 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Peaceful, hardy and endlessly endearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastrodermus pygmaeus comes from the Madeira River basin in Brazil, where it lives in shoals among leaf litter, roots and marginal plants in soft, warm, slow-moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny, streamlined cory with a silver body marked by a single bold black line running from snout to tail, ending in a spot. Females are a touch larger and rounder than males. Fully grown they reach only about 2.5–3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtterly peaceful and a true shoaling fish — keep at least eight, and ideally many more, to see natural behaviour and confidence. 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It stays small at around 5–6 cm and is happiest in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoplisoma julii comes from clear, slow streams and tributaries of the lower Amazon in eastern Brazil, where it forages over soft sand and leaf litter. A quick honest note: the true H. julii is rarely imported, and many fish sold under this name are the very similar Three-lined Cory (H. trilineatum); their care is essentially identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, armoured corydoras with a silvery body finely peppered with dark spots and worm-like markings, and a distinct dark blotch on the dorsal fin. The head pattern of true julii is fine spotting rather than connected lines. Males are slightly smaller and slimmer than the rounder females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and social. 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Anything calm that shares soft to neutral water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and any big predator that could eat or harass a small bottom-dweller. 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A peaceful, sociable scavenger reaching around 7 cm, it is perfect for a first community and busiest and happiest kept in a shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteogaster aeneus is widespread across South America, foraging over soft sediments in slow streams, ponds and river margins, often in large groups. It sifts the substrate for food and gulps air at the surface using its gut. Soft sand and gentle, well-oxygenated water recreate its home and protect its barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wild fish is coppery-green; this albino form is a soft pinkish-white with red eyes, keeping the sturdy armoured body and the endearing, whiskered face. It is a rounded, robust little catfish. Good sand, a settled shoal and clean water keep it active and in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is wholly peaceful and gregarious. It mixes happily with virtually all small, non-aggressive community fish and prefers the company of its own kind, so keep at least six. In a group it forages confidently by day; kept alone it becomes shy and less active.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that takes sinking pellets and wafers, frozen and live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, and any flake that reaches the substrate. Ensure enough food sinks past faster mid-water fish, and offer a varied diet to keep it healthy and well-fed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.8 and GH soft to medium, around 2–18. Use soft sand to protect the barbels, provide gentle filtration and clean water, and leave open floor for foraging. Hardy and forgiving, it is an excellent beginner catfish, peaceful and plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest corys to breed. A cool, soft water change often triggers spawning, with eggs pressed onto glass and plants in the classic 'T-position'. 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A delicate, peaceful shoaler reaching around 6–8 cm, it must always be kept in a group and rewards patient keepers with one of the most otherworldly displays in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to slow-flowing rivers and streams of southern Thailand, in soft, slightly acidic water with gentle current and dappled light. It naturally hangs in mid-water in loose schools, drifting at a slight angle among roots and overhanging cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost completely transparent, showing the backbone and a small silvery sac behind the head. A single pair of long whiskers extends forward, and light catches the body with a faint prismatic sheen. 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Unlike most corydoras, it happily tolerates warmer water, making it the classic choice for a discus or Amazon-biotope community. 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A cool, fresh water top-up often triggers spawning, with the female carrying eggs in a pouch formed by her pelvic fins before pressing them onto glass, plants or a flat surface. 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Reaching around 6–7 cm and happy in cooler water than most tropicals, a group of six or more will busy the substrate for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to south-eastern South America — the Paraná and La Plata river systems of Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil — the Peppered Cory inhabits shallow, slow, often cool streams and pools with soft substrates and plenty of cover. This subtropical origin means it tolerates, and even prefers, cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic armoured catfish with a stocky, rounded body clad in bony plates, a pale tan-to-olive base and a peppering of dark green-black blotches. Small sensory barbels frame the downturned mouth, perfect for sifting the substrate. Females grow slightly larger and rounder than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and sociable, the Peppered Cory is a model community fish that never bothers anyone. It is a shoaling species and must be kept in a group of at least six — more is better — to feel secure and behave naturally, foraging busily across the bottom together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that forages on the bottom. Offer sinking pellets and wafers as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp. It is not solely a scavenger and must be fed properly rather than left to clean up scraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a soft sand or smooth, rounded gravel substrate to protect its delicate barbels, along with cover and gentle flow. 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A peaceful, easygoing shoaler that stays small at around 5–6 cm, it is a little different from the everyday corys and makes a charming, busy addition to a soft-water community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma similis (formerly Corydoras similis) comes from the Madeira river system in the Amazon basin of Brazil, where it lives over soft sandy substrates in slow, clear to slightly stained tributaries and pools, sifting the bottom for food among leaf litter and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rounded, armour-plated body of pale tan to greyish is peppered with fine spotting and, in mature fish, washed with a lovely violet iridescence over the flanks. A distinctive dark \"smudge\" spot marks the base of the tail. Its short barbels and downturned mouth are perfectly suited to sifting sand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVery peaceful and sociable, it should be kept in a group of six or more to feel secure and behave naturally. It suits a community of other peaceful fish — small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and other corys — and spends its time busily foraging along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom-forager. Offer sinking pellets and wafers as a staple, plus small frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, tubifex and baby brine shrimp. Make sure enough food reaches the bottom past faster mid-water fish so the corys get their share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L for a group. Keep temperature at 20–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.2 and soft to moderately soft water. A soft sand substrate is important — gravel can wear down and damage the delicate barbels, leading to infection. Like all corydoras, it gulps air from the surface using its intestine, so leave a small gap between the water and the lid. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-depositing species that spawns in the classic corydoras \"T-position\", with the female carrying fertilised eggs in her clasped pelvic fins and placing them on plants, glass and décor. A conditioned group, sometimes triggered by a cooler water change, will spawn; eggs are best moved to a rearing tank away from hungry adults and the fry raised on fine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoplisoma similis (formerly Corydoras similis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimilis Cory, Violet Cory, Smudge-spot Cory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil (Madeira river system, Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom): sinking pellets, wafers, small frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf cichlids, gouramis, other corydoras and small peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish that may bully or eat them, and with fish requiring hard, alkaline water. 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It is a substantial fish, reaching around 25-27cm, so plan for a large aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrachelyopterus fisheri is native to the Río Sucio and associated drainages of Colombia in South America, living among submerged wood and root tangles in slow to moderately flowing rivers, emerging to feed under cover of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, wood-toned catfish with a broad, flattened head, a bulging throat, long chin barbels and a tall dorsal spine set well forward. Its mottled brown colouring is superb camouflage against driftwood. Unusually for a catfish, it swims freely in open water rather than staying glued to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable toward tankmates it cannot swallow, but it is an opportunistic predator that will eat small fish at night. 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Growing to only around 4 cm, it is a delightful shoaling dwarf that earns its keep grazing soft green algae and biofilm. It is best added to a mature, algae-rich aquarium in a group, as it can be surprisingly delicate to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtocinclus vestitus comes from slow-moving streams and vegetated margins in South America, where large shoals graze algae and biofilm from submerged surfaces. They live in warm, clean, well-oxygenated water and rely on a constant supply of algae and aufwuchs, which is why a mature tank is so important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender little catfish with a flattened underside, sucker mouth and a dark horizontal stripe running along a mottled brown-and-cream body. It is one of the smallest aquarium catfish, and even a full-grown adult barely reaches 4 cm. 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Peaceful, hardy and endlessly busy along the bottom, it grows to around 5–6 cm and, like all corydoras, is happiest in a group of six or more where it shoals and forages together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a captive-developed colour form derived from South American Corydoras stock (now placed in the genus Osteogaster). Its wild relatives live in soft, warm, gently flowing streams and river margins over sand and leaf litter across the Amazon basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pale bronze-pink body overlaid with a brilliant metallic gold-to-green lateral stripe that catches the light as the fish moves. The build is the classic rounded cory shape with an armoured body, downturned barbels for sifting, and clear fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and social. 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A classic, easy addition to the soft-water community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the upper Amazon basin of Peru and neighbouring regions of South America, where it inhabits slow-flowing streams and tributaries over sandy or leaf-littered substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, armoured catfish with a pale body overlaid with fine dark speckling and mottled banding along the flanks, giving it a leopard-like or three-lined appearance depending on the individual. 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Peaceful, endearing and always busy at around 5 cm, this little catfish is happiest snuffling the sand in a shoal of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Cory comes from cool, clear, fast-flowing foothill streams of the Ucayali river system in Peru, fed by Andean meltwater. That origin matters: it prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water than most tropical fish and dislikes being kept too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rounded, cream-to-pinkish body marked with three dark patches — over the eyes (the 'panda' mask), on the dorsal fin and at the base of the tail. This variety adds long, flowing fins. Armour-plated flanks and sensitive barbels around the mouth for sifting the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and gregarious. Panda corys are shoaling fish that must be kept in groups of six or more to feel secure — in numbers they are bold, active and constantly foraging. They mix happily with any calm community fish and never trouble tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bottom-feeding omnivore that sifts sand for morsels. Offer sinking pellets and wafers, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp. Make sure enough food reaches the bottom past faster mid-water fish — corys should not be left to scavenge scraps alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two essentials are cooler water and a soft, sandy substrate. Keep them at 20–25 °C (they suffer above about 26 °C long-term) in clean, well-oxygenated water. Sand is strongly preferred — sharp gravel wears down their delicate barbels and invites infection. They are more sensitive to nitrate than common corys, so keep up regular water changes. Never let barbels erode through poor substrate or dirty water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rewarding egg-layer. Well-conditioned groups spawn after a cool water change that mimics the rainy season, the female carrying eggs in a pouch of her pelvic fins to place on glass and plants. The adults give no care and may eat the eggs, so move eggs or parents. 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Staying small at around 5–6 cm, it is a tidy, hard-working shoaler that looks superb in a group over pale sand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma granti (formerly Corydoras granti, and often confused with the true arcuatus) comes from the western Amazon basin of Brazil and Peru, where it forages over soft sandy bottoms in clear, gently flowing tributaries among leaf litter and submerged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rounded, armour-plated body of pale silvery-tan is crossed by a single clean black stripe that arcs along the upper flank from nose to tail base. The fins are mostly clear, and the short barbels and downturned mouth are perfectly built for sifting sand. 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A soft sand substrate is important, as gravel wears down and damages the delicate barbels and leads to infection. Like all corydoras it gulps air from the surface through its intestine, so leave a small gap between the water and the lid. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-depositing species that spawns in the classic corydoras \"T-position\", the female clasping fertilised eggs in her pelvic fins and placing them on plants, glass and décor. 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Always keep it in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma metae (formerly Corydoras metae) comes from the Rio Meta drainage of the Orinoco basin in Colombia, where it forages over sand and leaf litter in soft, warm, clear water. Soft sand, driftwood, gentle shade and clean, well-oxygenated water recreate its home and encourage natural foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA short, rounded cory with a pale pinkish-cream body, marked by a black band through the eye and a bold black stripe that runs along the top of the back from the head into the tail. The armoured flanks have a soft sheen. Markings are crispest, and the fish most confident, in a settled shoal over pale sand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWholly peaceful and social, doing best in a group of its own kind and mixing happily with small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and other gentle community fish. Kept singly or in twos it becomes withdrawn, so a proper shoal is essential for confident, natural behaviour. It is a perfect member of a peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that welcomes sinking pellets and wafers, frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, and quality flake that reaches the substrate. Feed a varied diet, ideally in the evening, and ensure enough sinks past faster mid-water fish so the corys get their share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water, around GH 2–12. Use soft sand to protect the delicate barbels, provide gentle filtration and shade, and keep water clean with regular changes, as this species appreciates good water quality. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable for the dedicated keeper. A cooler, soft-water change can trigger spawning, with eggs laid on glass and plants in the classic Corydoras 'T-position'. Eggs and fry are vulnerable, so a separate rearing tank and scrupulous hygiene give the best results. 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Always keep it in a shoal of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma adolfoi comes from the soft, acidic blackwater tributaries of the upper Rio Negro in Brazil, where it forages over sand and leaf litter in gentle current. The water is warm, mineral-poor and stained with tannins. Soft sand, some shade and driftwood or leaf litter recreate its home and encourage natural foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA short, rounded cory with a pearly-white body, a black stripe through the eye and a distinctive orange-red blaze between the head and dorsal fin. The armoured flanks catch the light attractively. Colour and the crispness of the markings improve over soft sand, with good diet and a settled shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is wholly peaceful and social. It does best in a group of its own kind and mixes happily with small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and other gentle community fish. Kept singly or in twos it becomes withdrawn, so a proper shoal is essential for confident, natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder that welcomes sinking pellets and wafers, frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, and quality flake that reaches the substrate. Feed a varied diet in the evening and ensure enough sinks down past faster mid-water fish so the corys get their share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and GH soft, around 2–12. Use soft sand to protect the delicate barbels, provide gentle filtration and shade, and keep water pristine with regular changes, as this species is sensitive to poor quality. It is peaceful and completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable for the dedicated keeper. A cooler, soft-water change can trigger spawning, with eggs laid on glass and plants in the classic Corydoras 'T-position'. 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It is a peaceful, shoaling catfish that reaches around 6-7cm and, unusually for a cory, tolerates warmth well, which makes it the go-to bottom-dweller for discus and other warm-water tanks. Keep a group of six or more for the best behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sterbai cory comes from the Rio Guaporé basin on the Brazil-Bolivia border, living over soft substrates in warm, slow, tannin-stained tributaries among leaf litter and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form has a pale cream to pinkish body in place of the wild fish's dark, white-spotted flanks, but it keeps the lovely warm orange wash on the pectoral fins and pinkish eyes. It has the sturdy, armoured build typical of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and social. 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Peaceful, active and utterly charming, it is best kept in numbers of ten or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pygmy cory hails from the Rio Madeira system in the Amazon basin of Brazil, where it lives in soft, slightly acidic, slow-moving waters among leaf litter, roots and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form is a translucent pinkish-cream with delicate red-pink eyes, in place of the wild fish's silver body and bold dark lateral stripe. It is slender and dainty, with the familiar armoured cory plating in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely peaceful and rather timid. Its tiny size means it must only be kept with equally small, gentle tankmates, and it shows its best behaviour in a dense shoal. 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Reynold's Cory is a small fish (around 5 cm) best kept as a shoal over soft sand where it can sift and forage to its heart's content. It is a little more delicate than the common corydoras, so give it a mature, stable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma reynoldsi (formerly Corydoras reynoldsi) comes from the Río Caquetá system in Colombia, South America, where it lives over sandy and leaf-strewn stream beds in warm, soft, slightly acidic water. It forages in groups across the bottom, sifting sand for small food items.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA compact, armoured catfish with a slightly elongated snout. The body is pale gold to tan with irregular dark bands and blotches, giving a bumblebee-like pattern, and a dark mask through the eye. 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Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and GH soft to moderately soft, around 2–15. A soft sand substrate is important to protect the delicate barbels, along with shade, driftwood and clean, well-oxygenated water. This is a slightly sensitive species, so avoid unstable or newly set-up tanks. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike other corydoras, it is an egg-depositing species. A conditioned group may spawn after a cool water change, the female carrying fertilised eggs in her pelvic fins and placing them on plants, glass or décor. Eggs and fry are best raised separately, as adults may eat the spawn. 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Peaceful, gentle and brilliantly camouflaged, it's a rewarding, low-key addition for a well-oxygenated community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRineloricaria species are found across South American river systems, typically in flowing, well-oxygenated streams with sandy substrate, driftwood and leaf litter for camouflage and grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elongated, flattened, twig-like body covered in bony plates, with a long tapering tail and a sucker-like underslung mouth. Mottled brown patterning provides excellent camouflage against wood and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most peaceful catfish available, only territorial towards its own kind when spawning. 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Peaceful, sociable and endlessly busy along the bottom, it is a perfect first cory — just always keep it in a group. It reaches around 6–7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze cory is found very widely across South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina, in slow, shallow streams, ditches and pond margins over soft mud and sand. It lives in large groups, foraging in the substrate for small foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rounded, armour-plated catfish in metallic bronze to blue-green, with a paler belly and the two rows of bony plates typical of the genus. The \"high fin\" form carries a noticeably taller, longer dorsal fin than the standard bronze. Females are larger and rounder-bodied than the slimmer males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and highly social. 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A chunky, characterful bottom-dweller that reaches around 15–18 cm, it is a rewarding fish for a larger community, cruising the lower levels and rooting cheerfully through the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMegalechis thoracata is widespread across northern and central South America, living in slow rivers, swamps, ditches and floodplain pools — often in oxygen-poor, murky water. To cope, it gulps air at the surface and absorbs oxygen through its gut, an adaptation that also makes it very hardy in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is protected by two rows of overlapping bony plates, giving it its armoured 'hoplo' look. Colouration is a mottled grey-brown to olive, patterned with darker spots and blotches, with a pale belly. 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Peaceful, endearing and always busy along the bottom, it grows to only around 4–5 cm and makes a delightful shoaling catfish for a soft, well-kept community. Always keep it in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoplisoma panda (formerly Corydoras panda) comes from the cool, clear, fast-flowing headwater streams of the Ucayali river system in Peru, where it forages over sand and fine gravel in well-oxygenated water. It naturally enjoys slightly cooler temperatures than many tropicals, and appreciates soft sand, some current and good oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, rounded armoured catfish. The albino form shows a soft cream-to-pinkish body with pink-red eyes, in place of the wild fish's white body with black eye-patch, dorsal blotch and tail band. The armoured flanks give a subtle sheen, and condition and colour improve over soft sand with a good diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWholly peaceful and highly social. It must be kept in a shoal of six or more to feel secure and behave naturally, and it mixes beautifully with small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids and other gentle community fish. Kept singly or in twos it becomes shy and withdrawn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom feeder. Offer sinking pellets and wafers as a staple, along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, and quality flake that reaches the substrate. Feed in the evening and make sure enough sinks past faster mid-water fish so the corys get their share.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep the temperature on the cooler side at 20–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and hardness soft to moderately soft. Use soft sand to protect the delicate barbels, provide gentle filtration with good oxygenation, and keep water pristine, as pandas are more sensitive to poor quality than many corys. Peaceful and completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the more readily bred corydoras. A cool, soft-water change often triggers spawning, with eggs laid on glass and plants in the classic Corydoras 'T-position'. Eggs and fry are vulnerable to fungus and predation, so a separate rearing tank and scrupulous hygiene give the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoplisoma panda (formerly Corydoras panda) — albino strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Panda Corydoras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUcayali river system, Peru (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom): sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf cichlids such as apistogrammas, honey gouramis, other peaceful corydoras and small peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, boisterous barbs, and any fish big enough to bully or eat a small cory. 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