Peppered cory
Corydoras paleatus
Also called Pepper cory
Essential gear
- 60 cm+ long tank
- Fine sand bed
- Filter
- Aeration equipment
- Sinking food
- Water tests
Lifespan
5–8years
Water temperature
18–26°C
pH
6.0–7.5
Water column
Bottom
Schools forage on sand and also rise to gulp air
Keep in groups
6+ fish
Prefer a same-species group
Diet
Omnivore
Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp
Suggested habitat
Aim for a long tank of at least 600 × 300 × 300 mm with a continuous fine-sand foraging zone and driftwood or broadleaf plants for cover.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.