Peppered Corydoras – Corydoras paleatus

The Peppered Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) is one of the best-known and most popular corydoras in aquaristics. With its characteristic marbled body pattern and shimmering sheen in grey, brown, and green tones, it brings life and naturalness to any aquarium.

It is peaceful, sociable, and very robust, making it ideal for beginners and community tanks. In groups of at least six, the Peppered Corydoras displays its typical schooling behavior and actively searches the substrate for food.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M (3–3.5 cm)
🌎 Origin: South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina)
🌡️ Temperature: 20–26 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 18 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 animals)
🌾 Aquarium: From 60 l, with sand substrate, plants & peaceful tank mates

🍽️ Feeding:
Accepts live, frozen, and dry food. They particularly enjoy brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, and sinking food tablets.

💡 Tip:
A fine, dark sand substrate brings out the marbling perfectly. Under dimmed lighting, the metallic scales appear particularly intense.

👉 Conclusion:
The Peppered Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) is a peaceful, easy-to-care-for, and long-lived bottom dweller – perfect for community aquariums of all sizes.