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Elegant Corydoras

Corydoras elegans

Family: Callichthyidae

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The elegant corydoras has a beautiful mosaic pattern of dark markings on a cream body, with males displaying vivid green iridescence on the upper body. A moderately active species that spends most of its time exploring the substrate. Peaceful and hardy, it is an excellent choice for planted community tanks.

Keeping this species

diet
Omnivore – sinking wafers, live and frozen foods
schooling
6+ recommended
tank size
20 gallons minimum
temperament
Peaceful schooling bottom dweller

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Water it likes

ph
6.0–7.5
hardness
2–15 dGH
temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)

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