6x Assorted Corydoras 3.5cm

6X Assorted Corydoras

Corydoras are a must-have staple for any tropical community aquarium that adds an immense amount of action and life to the bottom level of the aquarium which is often not considered when stocking. Along with this, they offer the amazing benefit of constantly sifting the substrate which ensures it always remains clean. There are multiple species in the Corydoras family which all range in shape, colours, and size however they all have the great common behavior of keeping the substrate clean. The team at LiveFish has curated a special pack of 6x Assorted Corydoras which offers a random selection of colours from the Bronze, Albino Bronze, and Peppered Corydoras.

These species are specifically chosen as they are one of the hardiest corydoras and offer a great mix of colours with metallic bronzes, whites, and greens to really liven up the aquarium. As Corydoras are a shoaling fish often seen in hundred in the wild this pack of 6 offers the recommended minimum amount of Corydoras to be kept together. These corydoras are incredibly peaceful and remain fairly small at 6cm maximum. They are also bred fairly easily in captivity where they will scatter eggs often on the aquarium glass resulting in a fun breeding project.

Differentiating males and females are possible where the males are often smaller and narrower compared to the larger-bodied females.  However, the best method is to let them naturally pair off. The wild origin of the bronze and peppered corydoras is in South America.

Tank Recommendations for your Assorted Corydoras

Being a small catfish,  Corydoras can be kept in smaller aquariums with the minimum being around 60 liters (20 gallons). This ensures that there is enough space for a school of Corydoras along with any other tank mates. A sand substrate is best as coarser substrates like gravel often result in Corydoras damaging their barbels, this can then lead to infection or further medical problems. Corydoras appreciate a large open sand bed along with places of refuge as well such as rock or wood structures. They will also thrive in a well-planted aquarium. Larger leafed plants such as amazon swords also allow for great egg-laying surfaces. The leaves with eggs can be pinched out of the aquarium and raised separately.

Suitable Tank Buddies

Corydoras are an incredibly peaceful fish that can be kept with an absolutely massive range of community aquariums. They do not display any aggression even when breeding and make for a perfect addition even with sensitive or shy fish. They also make for great dither fish allowing for potentially shy tank mates to display themselves more. The only factor which should be considered is that Corydoras are almost exclusively a bottom-dwelling species which means that any super active or large top dwelling fish may outcompete the corydoras for food.  

Usually Compatible

Community fish such as rams, tetras, angelfish, discus, rainbow fish, and many many more.

Sometimes Compatible

Larger peaceful South American cichlids such as Uaru, Severums, and other fish may out-compete them as they are mostly bottom-dwelling fish. 

Rarely Compatible

Large and aggressive species such as the Oscars may prey on the Corydoras. This is especially important as Corydoras have spines on their pectoral fins like many catfish, this can result in both the corydoras and the predator fish’s death.

Feeding your Assorted Corydoras 

Corydoras is very easy to feed. They will take a wide range of pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. Just like any fish though they should be fed a varied diet with a mix of different foods. The ideal diet would be a good quality micro slow sinking pellet or crushed flake, supplemented with frozen bloodworms or black worms or even live foods like baby brine shrimp or micro worms. The only thing to ensure is that the food is actually reaching the Corydoras as they can often be outcompeted. This can be averted through multiple feedings throughout the day or the use of a feeding tube.