Species Profile
Peppered Corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
64–77°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, wafers
Notes
Cool-water cory with a mottled olive pattern. Among the hardiest and easiest corydoras. Works with fancy goldfish if filtration is strong (commons/comets are too rough).
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Peppered Corydoras
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Peppered Corydorasin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bristlenose Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rosy Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lambchop Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Scissortail Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Glowlight Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Three-Spot Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Keyhole Cichlid
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Electric Blue Acara
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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