Our Guide To Keeping Peppered Cory Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras paleatus
   • Common name: Peppered Cory
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: South America, specifically Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Peppered Corys thrive in a tank with a sandy substrate to mimic their natural habitat.
   • Provide hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and plants like Java Moss and Amazon Sword.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Keep the water slightly acidic to neutral with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Maintain the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Ensure gentle to moderate water flow in the tank, as Peppered Corys prefer calm waters.

5. Diet:

   • Offer a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets or wafers as a staple.
   • Supplement their diet with frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Peppered Corys are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and small peaceful cichlids.
   • Avoid keeping them with larger or aggressive species that may bully or intimidate them.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Peppered Corys are social and should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals.
   • They are bottom dwellers and spend most of their time scavenging for food.