Habrosus Corydora

Corydoras habrosus (Salt and Pepper Cory) is a tiny, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that reaches about 0.75 to 1.5 inches in size. Tank Requirements • Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons. • Substrate: Fine sand or smooth, rounded gravel to protect their delicate barbels (whiskers) while they forage. • Water Parameters: • Temperature: 70°F – 79°F (21°C – 26°C) • pH: 6.0 – 7.5 • Water Hardness: 2 – 15 dGH (soft to moderately hard) • Decor & Flow: Provide live plants, driftwood, and rock caves for security. Keep water flow gentle to moderate with good oxygenation. Behavior & Tank Mates • Social: Keep them in a school of at least 6 to 12+ individuals; they become shy and stressed if kept alone. • Tank Mates: Safe with other peaceful, small community fish like nano tetras, rasboras, and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large or aggressive fish. Diet • Type: Omnivorous carnivores. They do not survive on tank waste alone. • Foods: Sinking nano pellets, micro wafers, frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms. Always make sure sinking food reaches the bottom.