Species Profile
Peppered Corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
64–77°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, wafers
Notes
Cool-water cory with a mottled olive pattern. Among the hardiest and easiest corydoras. Works with fancy goldfish if filtration is strong (commons/comets are too rough).
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