Often treated as "scavengers" in the home aquarium, the Corydoras have developed a strong following among catfish enthusiasts. All Corydoras are schooling fish, and should be kept in small groups of no less than a half dozen fish. They cannot subside on flakes or leftovers, and we recommend New Era soft Catfish Pellets or another similar, quality food for these fishes.
Corydoras are quite peaceful, and will mix well with virtually any fish that will not eat them. Care should be taken when placing these with some dwarf cichlids, as spawning pairs of dwarf cichlids may see Corydoras as a threat to their eggs (rightfuly so!) and strike first.

The Salt and Pepper Corydoras is one of the most ideal Cory cats for a small aquarium, and is a traditional aquarium fish. Paleatus Cory Cats are quite hardy, and attractive. There are several line bred varieties of this fish available, including an albino variety. Additionally, both a long-fin variety and a veil-fin variety exist (which is a very-long-fin fish).