24K Yellow Gold Guppy Male
Livebearers
The Gold Guppy variation (Poecilia reticulata). These guppies are a shimmering yellow-gold hue with a light metallic sheen. Growing to...
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Flagtail Pepper Cory (Longfin)
Livestock
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The Flagtail Pepper Cory (Corydoras paleatus) also known as the longfin pepper cory, is one of the most well loved bottom-dwellers in the aquarium hobby. Known for its charming personality and “peppered” black mottled pattern. Growing to about 7 cm they are a hardy addition to the lower levels of your tank.
These are highly social fish, we strongly recommend a group of 6 to 10. They are incredibly hardy but they do require a soft sand substrate or smooth gravel to protect their sensitive barbels (whiskers) as they sift for food.
The flagtail pepper cory are peaceful community residents, getting along with everything from tiny shrimp to larger tetras. They are excellent “cleanup assistants,” spending their day vacuuming the aquarium floor for uneaten food. To keep them in peak condition, feed them sinking catfish pellets, algae wafers, and occasional live or frozen treats like bloodworms or tubifex worms.
| Scientific Name | Corydoras paleatus |
|---|---|
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| Origin | South America |
| Breeding | Egg layer |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank Level | Bottom-dweller |
| Lifespan | Up to 10 Years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 60L |
| Adult Size | 7 cm |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Temperature | 22 – 26°C |
Quick Care Tips
- Social: Keep in groups of 6 or more. They are highly social and will be much more active in a shoal.
- Plants: Prefers tanks with broad-leafed plants that provide shaded resting spots on the bottom.
- Diet: Sinking catfish pellets, bloodworms, and sinking wafers.
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