Green Laser Cory

The green laser corydoras are found in still or slow-moving clear waters in Peru. The green color band is even rarer than the orange and red laser cory. In a school or singly, the bright reflective band stands out in the aquarium. The color of the reflective band is closer to gold than green on a greenish body, though from time to time we get stronger green band colors.

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: The reflective "laser" stripe shows best under good lighting against a darker substrate.