Orangefin Catfish
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Often treated as "scavengers" in the home aquarium, the Corydoras have developed a strong following among catfish enthusiasts, in part due to beautiful Cory Cats like this one. 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.
Many species of Corydoras are able to release a poisonous slime when stressed, which acts as a predator deterrent in nature. Corydoras sterbai seems to have one of the most potent slime poisons. In an aquarium, this can result in a dead tank, so never house these fish with aggressive cichlids. |