About Corydoras Catfish : The Corydoras Catfish, or Cory Cat, are a great addition to any community tank. Cory’s are peaceful in nature as they just like to be bottom dwellers. Corydoras catfish refer to be in schools of 6 or more, however we have many customers who keep just one or two corydoras in smaller tanks. Like most bottom feeders, Cory’s feed on tropical fish food that will sink to the bottom such as algae wafers or shrimp pellets. Corydoras Catfish Care & Information: Scientific Name: Corydoras spp. Care Level: Easy Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm) pH: 6 – 8 Temperature: 72°F – 78°F Water Hardness: 5° to 18° dH, Lifespan: 3 – 5 years Origin: South America Corydoras Temperament: Peaceful. Tank Size: 10 gallon or larger. Corydoras Compatible Tank Mates: Many, such as discus fish, tetras, angelfish, dwarf cichlids, flower horn cichlids and rainbowfish Corydoras Diet: Cory’s are bottom feeders and so they scavenge ooking for scraps. Its best to supplement their diet with algae wafers or shrimp pellets that sink to the bottom of the tank. Tank Region: Bottom Feeders |
