The Corydoras Catfish Page

The Corydoras Catfish is one of the most popular catfishes in the world. It is great for most aquariums and is very hardy when it comes to water quality. There are many different species to choose from but there are a select few that are always in the shops.  Corydoras Cats prefer to stay in small schools, so consider this if thinking of getting some. A group of 3 or more is the most told advice when it comes to the number of cories in the tank. This page will cover certain species of Corydoras Cats.

Corydoras Melanistius

Corydoras Julii

Common Name: Leopard Catfish Size: 6 cm Food: This cat will take pellets, live foods  or frozen foods. Habitat: Comes from the Amazon areas so when decorating the aquarium,                 include open areas for scavenging             and places to hide.

Common Name: Black Sail Catfish Size:  8 cm Food:  This cat will take pellets, live             foods, and frozen foods. Habitat:  This catfish is another Amazon species and open areas and caves are recommended when decorating the tank.

Corydoras Metae

Common Name: Bandit Catfish Size:  6 cm Food: Pellets, live foods, or frozen foods.          Blood Worms are a favorite. Habitat: Open areas and caves are good.

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