Peru Green Stripe Corydoras – Corydoras sp. CW009

The Peru Green Stripe Corydoras (Corydoras sp. CW009) is a beautiful and rare Corydoras species from Peru, distinguished by its shimmering, emerald-green dorsal stripe. This luminous stripe runs along the middle of the body, giving the fish an elegant, metallic appearance.

This species is peaceful, lively, and sociable. In groups of at least six, the Green Stripe Corydoras displays its natural schooling behavior and adds movement and harmony to the aquarium bottom.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: S/M (2–2.5 cm)
🌎 Origin: Peru
🌡️ Temperature: 22–27 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 animals)
🌾 Aquarium: From 60 l, planted, with sand substrate & peaceful tank mates

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Artemia, Cyclops, and food tablets are particularly popular.

💡 Tip:
A dark sand substrate makes the green dorsal stripe shimmer particularly strongly. Dimmed light and plants enhance the natural color intensity.

👉 Conclusion:
The Peru Green Stripe Corydoras (Corydoras sp. CW009) is a peaceful, vibrantly colored, and rare bottom-dweller – ideal for stylishly planted community aquariums.