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 bigger species)
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with most peaceful tropical species. Best kept in groups of 6 or more of their own kind.
• Special requirements: Requires a soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) to protect their delicate barbels. Needs plenty of hiding spots and driftwood. Good water quality and regular water changes are essential. They are sensitive to high nitrate levels and prefer well-oxygenated water.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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