Paleatus Cory

The paleatus cory, or salt and pepper cory, has a white and black mottled pattern and will develop a green iridescence as it matures. Though these corys are sold at about one inch in size, the paleatus cory can grow to just over three inches in the fish tank.

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: Paleatus come from cooler southern rivers, so they suit unheated or cooler tanks better than most corys.