Salt & Pepper Cory | 水產百科網

CareTheSalt&PepperCoryisknownfromtheupperOrinocoRiverbasin,whereitinhabitsthemarginalzonesoftributarystreamsandheavilyvegetatedperiodic ...

Care

The Salt & Pepper Cory is known from the upper Orinoco River basin, where it inhabits the marginal zones of tributary streams and heavily vegetated periodic wetlands. This is a peaceful little species, ideally suited to smaller softwater aquaria. Due to its diminutive adult size, it is not suitable for the general community aquarium as it may be intimidated by or preyed upon by larger tankmates. A small, mature, densely planted tank would be perfect for this pretty, shoaling catfish. There should be a sandy substrate in order to protect the delicate sensory barbels, and some shady hiding spots amongst driftwood and broad leaved plants. Floating plants can also be useful in helping to diffuse bright lighting. Peat filtration will help to keep the water soft and acidic, and the tannins released will result in the fish showing their best colours. Filtration sho...