Introduce a touch of elegance to your aquarium with the Barbatus Corydoras (Corydoras barbatus) – also known as the Banded Cory. Prized for their striking pattern and peaceful temperament, these bottom-dwellers are a fantastic choice for both display tanks and community setups.
Key Features:
Appearance: Beautiful bold horizontal banding along a silver-white body with dark markings that make them stand out.
Personality: Peaceful, social, and best kept in groups of 5 or more for natural shoaling behaviour.
Tank Role: Efficient substrate cleaner, helping to keep the tank tidy by foraging for leftover food.
Size: Grows to around 7–9cm – one of the larger Corydoras species.
Rarity: Highly sought after and harder to find compared to standard Corydoras, making them a real statement fish for your tank.
Care Requirements:
Tank Size: Minimum 80L recommended.
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 20–25°C (prefers slightly cooler conditions than many tropical species).
Diet: Thrives on a varied diet of sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, and live foods.
Habitat: Provide soft substrate (such as sand), along with driftwood, plants, and shaded areas for natural behaviour.
Add the Barbatus/Banded Cory to your collection for its unique beauty and peaceful nature – a must-have for any dedicated Corydoras enthusiast or aquascaped community tank.
