Corydoras Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Corydoras Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (for smaller species, larger for groups or larger species)
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with most peaceful tropical fish that do not prey on them. Best kept in groups of 6 or more of their own species.
• Special requirements: Requires a soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) to protect their delicate barbels, ample hiding places (plants, driftwood, caves), and good water quality with regular water changes. They are social fish and thrive in groups.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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