Description
Corydoras pantanalensis, commonly known as the Pantanal Corydoras, is a peaceful and attractive freshwater catfish native to the Pantanal region in South America. This species is known for its striking coloration, featuring a pale body with dark spots and a distinctive appearance. Highly social and hardy, Corydoras pantanalensis is a popular choice in community aquariums, thriving in groups and contributing to tank cleanliness by scavenging leftover food from the substrate.
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Features of Corydoras pantanalensis:
- Usually neutral base body colour with spots
- Short faces, armored bodies with barbels or whiskers around their mouths
- Corydoras catfish are bottom-dwelling fish that spend a lot of time hiding in caves or digging in the substrate
- Females grow larger
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more
- Grows to 7-8cm
The Best Aquarium Size for Corydoras pantanalensis:
Cory Catfish require a tank size at least 30L. However, if you want to set up a community tank, you have to increase the tank size.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
Pantanalensis Corydoras are commonly found with Apistogramma's and small characids. will feel safety in numbers, a group of six corydoras or more in same species is highly suggested. These peaceful bottom dwellers can be kept with pretty much any community fish.
Diet :
Corydoras will eat anything small or soft enough to fit in their mouths. Feed a quality flake, granule, sinking pellet or wafer. You can feed them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms, Hikari Vibra Bites, Hikari sinking wafers, sinking pellets and Nutrafin Max bottom-feeder tablets.
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Corydoras Catfish Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration for Pantanalensis Corydoras
A good filtration system is necessary for a community tank, lots of oxygen and regular water changes is necessary for your corydoras to thrive. This species enjoys clean water. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to effective remove waste and debris.
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Aquarium Heater for Pantanalensis Corydoras
This fish enjoy temperatures between 22 - 26° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
Aquarium Plants for Pantanalensis Corydoras
To mimic their natural habitat, we recommend adding live aquatic plants to your aquarium. Corydoras catfish are aquarium plant safe and will not consume plant material unless it is decaying.
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Aquarium Decorations for Pantanalensis Corydoras
For Corydoras pantanalensis, use smooth, fine sand or small gravel as substrate to mimic their natural environment. Incorporate driftwood, rocks, and caves for hiding spots, and add hardy plants like Anubias or Java Fern to create a secure, natural aquascape. Other ornaments large enough to swim around and hide around such as caves and pipes are also great options.
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Aquarium Lighting for Pantanalensis Corydoras
For Corydoras pantanalensis, moderate aquarium lighting is ideal. Use low to medium-intensity LED lights to replicate their natural habitat. A 10-12 hour light cycle supports plant growth and enhances the fish’s natural behavior, without stressing the species.
Aquarium Substrate for Pantanalensis Corydoras
Aquarium sand or fine smooth gravels are a good substrate to mimic their natural environment and provide a suitable bed for aquatic plants to grow.
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