Corydoras are small South American armored catfish prized for their peaceful nature, social behavior, and constant bottom-foraging activity. With more than 170 recognized species, they offer a wide variety of patterns and sizes while remaining one of the most popular groups for community aquariums.
Corydoras are highly social bottom-dwellers that do best in groups. They spend much of their time foraging across the substrate with their barbels and may occasionally dash to the surface to gulp air, which is normal behavior for this group.
Provide a soft sand or smooth substrate, stable water quality, and regular feeding with sinking foods such as pellets, wafers, and frozen foods. Keep them in groups of 6 or more for best confidence and natural behavior. They pair well with many peaceful community fish and appreciate open bottom space as well as some shelter.
Corydoras aeneus
Corydoras pygmaeus
Corydoras sterbai