Our Guide To Keeping Salt & Pepper Cory Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras habrosus
   • Common name: Salt & Pepper Cory
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: South America, specifically in the Upper Orinoco and Upper Rio Negro basins in Venezuela and Colombia
   • Adult length: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Salt & Pepper Corys thrive in well-established tanks with soft, sandy substrate to allow for natural foraging behavior without causing damage to their delicate barbels.
   • Provide hiding places like caves, driftwood, and plants to make them feel secure.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Salt & Pepper Corys prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle water flow is suitable for these fish, so choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow.

5. Diet:

   • Salt & Pepper Corys are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a balanced diet consisting of high-quality sinking pellets or tablets as a staple.
   • Supplement their diet with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to provide essential nutrients.

6. Tank mates:

   • Salt & Pepper Corys are peaceful shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals.
   • They are compatible with other small, peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Salt & Pepper Corys are peaceful bottom-dwellers and exhibit shoaling behavior, so they feel more secure and display natural behaviors when kept in a group.
   • Avoid keeping them with large, aggressive fish species that may intimidate or outcompete them for food.