{"product_id":"peppered-cory","title":"Peppered Cory – Corydoras paleatus","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras paleatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppered Cory, Peppered Corydoras, Paleatus Cory\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peppered Cory is a classic freshwater catfish known for its \u003cstrong\u003emottled pattern of dark gray, black, and greenish markings across a lighter body\u003c\/strong\u003e. Peaceful, hardy, and highly social, this species is an excellent choice for community aquariums and aquarists looking for an active bottom-dwelling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eSouth America, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay\u003c\/strong\u003e, Peppered Corys naturally inhabit freshwater environments and spend much of their time exploring and foraging along the bottom. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5–3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 68–75°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a mature, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of usable bottom area. Fine sand or smooth gravel is preferred for comfortable natural foraging, along with plants, driftwood, rocks, shaded areas, and open substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppered Corys are social fish and should be maintained with others of their kind. We recommend keeping \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage confident and natural social behavior. FishBase recommends groups of at least five, while LiveAquaria recommends six or more. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet consisting of quality sinking pellets or wafers supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, worms, and other appropriately sized foods. Their natural diet includes worms, crustaceans, insects, and plant material. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppered Corys should \u003cstrong\u003enot be treated solely as aquarium cleanup fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although they readily forage along the substrate, they require intentional feeding and a nutritionally complete diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for peaceful community aquariums alongside compatible tetras, rasboras, danios, peaceful livebearers, other Corys, and similarly sized non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural coloration, markings, size, and sex may vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term social well-being, we recommend keeping Peppered Corys in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe's Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52558883586328,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52558883619096,"sku":null,"price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52558883651864,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/pepperedcory1.png?v=1787508751","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/peppered-cory","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}