Aspidoras Pygmy Cory

Aspidoras Pygmy Cory

Rarely caught in the upper streams of Brazil, the aspidoras C125 catfish is also called the false cory and the sixray cory. These little cory-like dwarf catfish behave like cory but are a bit more fussy, and they love algae! These pygmy cory do not tolerate high pH, so please keep the tank below 7.8. Otherwise, the aspidoras tolerates an aquarium environment quite well.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and a soft sand or smooth, fine gravel bottom. Plants, driftwood and a few shady spots help them feel secure. Corys are sensitive to salt and some medications (especially copper), so check labels before treating the tank.

Feeding: Corys need their own food, not just leftovers. Feed sinking pellets or wafers once or twice a day so food reaches the bottom. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Corys get along with almost any peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, angelfish and bettas. Avoid large fish that could swallow them and aggressive bottom dwellers.

Good to know: Aspidoras graze on algae and biofilm more than most corys, so a mature, planted tank suits them best.