Easy care
Very peaceful Bottom dweller
At a glance
Species profile Corydoras spp
Adult size
6 cm
Swimming level
Bottom
Lifespan
3 - 5 years
Water type
Freshwater
Size to scale
6 cm adult length, shown to scale against an iPhone 15 Pro (14.66 cm).
Water
Singapore tap water vs its needs
Adjusting pH the natural way — Singapore tap water suits this fish well — no pH adjustment needed.
In the aquarium
How it lives in the tank
Swims in the bottom of the tank
Gensou's take
2/5
Sensitivity Index — Hardy
Hardy and beginner-friendly; keep up routine water changes and it will thrive.
Our own read on how forgiving this species is of water changes — not a formal standard.
Feeding
Recommended food
Compatibility
Best tankmates
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