{"product_id":"salt-and-pepper-corydoras-hoplisoma-hasbrosus","title":"Salt And Pepper Corydoras | Corydoras habrosus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Cory is a true dwarf corydoras — tiny, peaceful and perfect for a planted nano tank. 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. Eggs and fry receive no parental care, so a separate rearing tank improves survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorydoras habrosus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Pepper Corydoras, Dwarf Cory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRío Orinoco basin (Venezuela, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 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\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (bottom): crushed sinking foods, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °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 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 planted nano and 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, pygmy and other small corydoras, dwarf cichlids such as apistogramma, small gouramis and peaceful shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous or predatory species, and sharp gravel that can damage the barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232799736099,"sku":"AA2057","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Salt_and_Pepper_Corydoras_c3d031d6-5210-4a52-b074-2002892e0824.jpg?v=1781698808","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/salt-and-pepper-corydoras-hoplisoma-hasbrosus","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}