Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Delphax Corydoras, or Cory for short, are native to the Rio Orinoco basin of Colombia and Peru in South America. Corydoras, in general, are armored catfish that also have spines at the edge of their pectoral fins to deter predators from eating them. The bodies of Delphax corys are an overall tan color that’s decorated with dark dots. Extremely similar in appearance to the Blue Spotted Corydoras (C. melanistius), but note that the tail pattern of the Delphax cory is spotted rather than striped. Additionally, Delphax corys have seven dorsal fin rays while Blue spotted corys only have 12 to 13; this subtle difference can be difficult to observe, however. A popular scavenging catfish for community and planted aquariums, Delphax corys are extremely peaceful and reach an adult size of approximately 2-1/4″. Corydoras are very social, preferring to be kept in groups of 4 or more individuals. There are little differences between male and female, however females can appear a little more robust.

Diet Requirements: Delphax corys are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: An established minimum 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small group of Delphax corys, but they are versatile and can be added to even much larger aquariums. Unlike some of the other species in Corydoras, Delphax corys should not be added into a biologically immature aquarium as they are sensitive to nitrite and ammonia. Additionally, weekly water changes are necessary to keep water parameters favorable (Nitrates < 20 ppm) as Delphax corys are more sensitive to deteriorating water parameters. The aquarium should be aquascaped with rocks and driftwood for coverage and places to hide, in addition to generous vegetation (artificial or live, but live is preferred). Corydoras require a sandy to fine substrate; too coarse of a substrate could cause injury to their barbels. Corydoras are opportunistic scavengers, making them very beneficial to have to forage for extra food of all kinds that has fallen to the substrate. Given their size and temperament, Delphax corys rarely conflict with other fish but can be easily bullied by more semi-aggressive bottom-dwelling species or more aggressive catfish species. Choose tank mates accordingly, but some common compatible options include tetras, rasboras, angelfish, dwarf cichlids, and livebearers. Different species of Corydoras catfish can be mixed with success. Recommended water conditions, 74-82° F, KH 2-15, pH 6.0-7.0.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1” to 1-1/4”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.