Pepper Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras paleatus
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Bioload Score
800
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Pepper Corydoras can be kept with other peaceful community fish that occupy different levels of the aquarium. They coexist well with small Tetras, Rasboras, and peaceful Dwarf Cichlids.
Good to Know
Pepper Corydoras have delicate barbels (whisker-like organs), so avoid keeping them with rough or sharp-edged substrates. Provide a soft substrate like sand to prevent any damage to their barbels.
Gender Differences
Females are typically larger and rounder-bodied than males. Males may have slightly more elongated and pointed fins.
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