Buyer question
Are Corydoras freshwater fish good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Corydoras freshwater fish 4 out of 5 for beginners (peaceful and easy).
Source: the Corydoras freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Corydoras freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Corydoras are small, armored catfish from South America that sift sand for food in busy little groups. They are peaceful and charming bottom dwellers that fit most community tanks, as long as they have company and soft substrate.
- Best fit
- Community tanks
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Sensitive to nitrates)
What to weigh
Corydoras need groups of their own kind and soft sand to protect their barbels. Some species are wild-caught and more delicate.