Corydoras melanistus (Spotted Cory)

Description

1. Size: The maximum standard length of this species is approximately2.2 inches(about5.5 centimeters)

2. Diet: Corydoras melanistius isomnivorousand easy to feed. Offer a good quality sinking pellet or tablet as the staple diet.Supplement their diet with live and frozen foods such asDaphnia,Artemia, andbloodworm.

3. Behavior and Compatibility: These corys arevery peacefuland suitable for community tanks. Avoid keeping them with large or aggressive tankmates. Ideal companions include small characins, cyprinids, anabantoids, dwarf cichlids, and other peaceful catfish.Remember to maintain them in groups of at least six, as theyre more confident and active in the presence of conspecifics