Our Guide To Keeping Black Cory Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras schultzei
   • Common name: Black Cory
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: South America
   • Adult length: Up to 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 7 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Provide a tank with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places like caves, driftwood, and plants.
   • They prefer a well-oxygenated tank with gentle filtration and moderate water flow.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F) and a pH level around 6.5 to 7.5.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a filter with gentle to moderate flow to keep the water clean without causing too much disturbance.

5. Diet:

   • Feed them a varied diet including sinking pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

6. Tank mates:

   • They are peaceful community fish and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive species like tetras, rasboras, and small peaceful catfish.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Black Corys are peaceful bottom-dwellers that enjoy scavenging for food. They should not be housed with larger or aggressive species that may intimidate them.