Blacksail Cory Care Guide
Corydoras melanistius
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.4 cm / 2.5"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, enjoys a diet of sinking pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Highly suitable for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish. Ideal companions include tetras, small rasboras, and other Corydoras species.
Gender Differences
Females are larger and rounder than males.
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