Emerald Cory
Corydoras splendens
- Beginner
- Peaceful
- 7.5 cm adult
- Freshwater
Knowledge-base entry — ask in store about availability.
A larger, metallic-green cory that gleams like polished jade. The same charming bottom-dwelling bustle, scaled up.
- Min tank size
- 80 L
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- Group size
- 5+ (ideally 8)
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Lifespan
- 8–13 years
- Adult size
- 7.5 cm
🌿 Safe with live plants.
Gets along with
Keep away from
No species listed yet.
Breeding difficulty: Moderate
Group spawner; condition with live food and trigger with cooler, fresh water.
Sand substrate, groups of five-plus, and gentle tankmates. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions once acclimatised.