Long Fin Pepper Corydora 2-3CM

Longfin Peppered Cory Catfish (Corydoras paleatus "Longfin")

The Longfin Peppered Cory Catfish is an animated, distinctively marked schooling fish that is perfect for community and planted aquariums. As its name suggests, it has a light tan body covered with black and shiny silver/blue spotting and broken striping. The longfin variety is particularly exceptional, with extra tall dorsal fins and elegant pectoral fins that add a graceful presence to the aquarium.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Longfin Peppered Cory Catfish are peaceful schooling fish compatible with most nano and community aquarium species. They may eat dwarf shrimp fry but are generally safe with adult dwarf shrimp. As classic scavengers, they inhabit and feed along the aquarium floor, which should be composed of sand or smooth gravel. Very coarse substrate can damage their delicate barbels and underbelly.

This species is otherwise undemanding and will accept most dry and frozen foods. They are adaptable to most tropical freshwater conditions as long as regular maintenance is performed.

What We Like About This Fish

• Elegant longfin variety that is locally bred

• Peaceful and hardy, suitable for almost any aquarium

• Thrives in schools in well-planted aquariums

• Distinctive coloration and engaging group behaviour

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 22–25°C (72–79°F)

• pH: 6.2–7.2 (softer water preferred, but flexible if sudden changes are avoided)

• KH: 6–10 dKH

• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons for a school of 6

Care Guidelines

• Diet: High-quality flake, pellet, and wafer foods, supplemented with freeze-dried or frozen meaty foods

• Social behaviour: Peaceful; requires a school of 6 or more to thrive

• Origin: Tank-bred; native to South and Central America

• Average adult size: 6.3 cm (2.5 inches)

• Average purchase size: 1.3–2.5 cm (0.5–1 inch)

Sample photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour.