Freshwater Fish Profiles

Corydoras cory catfish

How to Take Care of Corydoras Catfish (Infograph)

Corydoras or Cory Catfish (Corydoras species) are very popular freshewater aquarium fish. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your aquarium. They are easy and hardy fish to care for because […]

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South American Leaf Fish

How to Take Care of South American Leaf Fish (Beginner’s Guide)

South American Leaf Fish (Monocirrhus polyacanthus) or Barbeled Leaf Fish is a highly specialized predator that preys on small fish. It is a slow moving predator and will use stalking techniques to catch its prey. It camouflages itself with its leaf-like body, floating like a dead leaf on the current. Then when it is near

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Julii Corydoras

How to Take Care of Julii Corydoras (Infographs)

Julii Corydoras Julii (Corydoras julii) are attractive Corydoras with dark markings and spots against it silver body. It is often confused with Corydoras trilineatus or Three Striped Corydoras.  Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Corydoras Julii are bottom dwelling fish

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Bearded Corydoras (Corydoras barbatus)

How to Take Care of Bearded Corydoras (Infographs)

Bearded Corydoras (Corydoras barbatus) are the largest of the Corydoras species. They can grow to 5 inches. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Bearded Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your aquarium. They are easy and

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Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans)

How to Take Care of Elegant Corydoras (Infographs)

Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans) are attractive Corydoras worthy of its namesake. They are one of the more active Corydoras and will swim in the open water. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Elegant Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will

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Skunk Corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus)

How to Take Care of Skunk Corydoras (Beginner’s Guide)

Skunk Corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus) are one of the more popular Corydoras. It is an attractive Corydora characterized by the black stripe along the body just below the dorsal fin. The black and white markings will remind you of the markings of skunks. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there

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Adolfo's Corydoras

How to Take Care of Adolfo’s Corydoras (Infographs)

Adolfo’s Corydoras (Corydoras adolfoi) are hard to find Corydoras characterized by the red/orange markings in front of its dorsal fin and the black markings that run along the top of its body and eyes. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish.

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Harald Schultz's Corydoras Infograph

How to Take Care of Harald Schultz’s Corydoras (Infographs)

Harald Schultz’s Corydoras (Corydoras haraldschultzi) are named after the late Brazilian exporter, Harald Schultz. He was known for some of the most popular fish in the aquarium trade such as the Blue Discus. Harald Schultz’s Corydoras are characterized by spots on the body and fins. These spots are aligned in a stripe pattern. Its often

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Pygmy Corydoras

How to Take Care of Pygmy Corydoras (Beginner’s Guide)

Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) are the smallest Corydoras, growing to 1 inch. They are more active than your typical Corydora and will swim midwater rather than stay at the bottom near the substrate. They are great fish for nano tanks. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over

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Black Sail Corydoras

How to Take Care of Black Sail Corydoras (Infographs)

Black Sail Corydoras (Corydoras melanistius) are characterized by the dark marking on its sail-shaped dorsal fin and dark spots all over its silver body. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Black Sail Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge

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