Neptune’s rating:
67- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length4.0 - 7.5 cm
- Liters per Fish10 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatBottom Dweller
- Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Spotted corydoras
The Spotted Corydoras, characterized by its distinctive spotted appearance, typically showcases a blend of neutral tones punctuated with darker spots across its body, providing effective camouflage against the riverbeds and streams it inhabits. Native to South America, particularly within the Amazon Basin, this fish possesses a robust and flattened body shape, adapted for bottom-dwelling life. It's equipped with barbels around the mouth area, which aid in food detection within their sandy or muddy environments. In the aquarium hobby, the Spotted Corydoras enjoys moderate popularity, cherished both for its intriguing patterns and its role as an efficient bottom feeder, contributing to the cleanliness of the tank environment.