Bearded Corydoras Care Guide
Scleromystax barbatus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 18–25°C (64–77°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with peaceful community fish of a similar size.
Good to Know
Male Bearded Corydoras can become very aggressive with each other, so make sure to keep only 1 male unless your tank is large.
Gender Differences
Males have bristles that give a beard-like appearance, hence the name.
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