Freshwater Fish Profiles

Three-Striped Corydoras (Corydoras trilineatus) are very attractive Corydoras characterized by the “three stripes” on the body- a dark line on the center of the body and lighter lines above and below the center line. There is also a dark marking on the dorsal fin of the Three Striped Corydoras. They are often confused with Corydoras […]

Schwartz’s Corydoras (Corydoras schwartzi) are characterized by the dark markings that run from the eyes to the front of the dorsal fin. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Schwartz’s Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your

Sterba’s Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) are characterized by its beautifully patterned body against golden yellow hues.  Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Sterba’s Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your aquarium. They are easy and hardy fish

Delphax Corydoras (Corydoras delphax) are beautiful Corydoras characterized by spots on its body and the black marks over the eyes and dorsal fin. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Delphax Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean

Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) are characterized by the panda-like black markings on its body and eyes. Panda Corydoras have a black spot on the eyes, another black spot on the dorsal fin and another black spot near the front of the caudal fin. These black markings will remind you of the black and white spots

Peppered Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) are one of the most widely distributed Corydoras in the aquarium trade. Peppered Corydoras are characterized by the black spots on its body. However, Peppered Corydoras do come in a wide variety of appearance- some have exceptionally long dorsal fins while other varieties may have larger body spots. There are some

Bandit Corydoras (Corydoras metae) are characterized by the prominent “black mask” over the eyes. The black markings of Bandit Corydoras extends from the dorsal fin to the top edge of the caudal fin. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Bandit

Dwarf Corydoras (Corydoras hastatus) are one of the smallest Corydoras. They grow to 1.25 inches (3 cm) long. They are often confused with Pygmy Corydoras. The difference is that Pygmy Corydoras have a dark stripe that runs horizontally along the body while Dwarf Corydoras have a dark spot near the front of the caudal fin.

Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) are one of the most widely available Corydoras in the aquarium trade. Albino Corydoras is a variation of the Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus). Albino Corydoras are characterized by their albino coloring and are one of the easiest Corydoras to breed. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central

Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) are one of the most popular catfish in the aquarium trade. Originating from the rivers and streams of South America and Central America, there are over 150 different species of Corydora catfish. Bronze Corydoras are bottom dwelling fish that will scavenge and clean your aquarium. They are easy and hardy fish