Rabauti Cory

The rabauti cory is similar to the skunk cory but has a rust-colored body and wider black bands. Also called Rabaut's cory or the rust cory, these are wild-caught in small streams in Colombia. Rabautis like to school in small packs, and females have slightly larger bellies, but otherwise they are difficult to sex.

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: Corys sometimes dart to the surface to gulp a bit of air. That's normal behavior, not a sign of trouble.