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Aquariums with stable parameters and enough space.
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Fish · Freshwater
Peppered cory
Corydoras paleatus
Peppered cory is a very popular aquarium species suitable for well maintained home aquariums.
Difficulty
Beginner
Aggression
0/10
Schooling
Yes
Size
6.00 cm
Minimum volume
80 L
Temperature
22.0-26.0 ºC
Zone
Bottom
Lifespan
5 years
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Aggression
0/10
Activity
Moderate
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Avoid
Mixes marked as high risk or not recommended in manual relationships.
Compatible with
Has positive or conditional references with species such as Bronze cory.
Typical risk
Stability depends on temperature, group size, and real compatibility.
Aquarium zone
Where it lives best
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
primary
Quick compatibility
Community signals
Shrimp
Compatible
Snails
Compatible
Slow fish
Compatible
Aggressive fish
Conditional
Small fish
Compatible
Large fish
Compatible
Delicate plants
Conditional
Buying decision
Before buying Peppered cory
Review these points before adding it to your aquarium. They are practical notes based on its profile, ecological data, and known relationships.
L
Adult volume
Make sure your aquarium is above 80 L before buying it.
G
Minimum group
Do not keep it alone if it needs a group; plan space for the right number of individuals.
Parameters
Water conditions
pH
6.0 - 7.5
GH
2 - 15
KH
1 - 8
Temperature
22.0 - 26.0 ºC
Common mistakes
What to avoid
Keeping it in tanks below the recommended adult volume.
Keeping too few individuals for a social species.
Relations
Compatible with
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B
Bronze cory
Compatible
Main risk: Water parameters
Low risk
Corydoras aeneus + Corydoras paleatus: cohabitation is usually viable if volume, parameters, groups and adult behavior are respected.
Relations
Avoid keeping with
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D
Discus
High risk
Main risk: Thermal stress
High risk
Symphysodon aequifasciatus + Corydoras paleatus: water parameters are not fully compatible or only overlap within a limited range.
Essential care
Keep it in a group and perform weekly water changes with stable parameters.
Daily time
10 min
Breeding
Breeding in aquariums is possible when good conditions are provided and a suitable setup is prepared.
Oviparous
Moderate
Machos algo más esbeltos; hembras más robustas
Alerts and health
- Sustrato fino
- Grupo
- Buena oxigenación
Common issues
Ich
Desgaste de barbillones
Expert notes
Interesting details
01
Es una especie muy popular en acuariofilia
02
Se aprecia más cuando se mantiene correctamente
Editorial confidence
Last review: June 2026
Content based on parameters, ecological profiles and manual relationships.
Profile data
Ecological profile
Manual relationships
General aquarium observation
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