Masked Corydoras
NameMasked Corydoras
Scientific NameCorydoras metae
Common NamesMasked Corydoras, Banded Corydoras, Meta Corydoras
FamilyCallichthyidae
OriginSouth America, Colombia, Meta River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2.2
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNeon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Rasboras, Dwarf Gourami, Otocinclus Catfish, Small Rainbowfish, Other peaceful Corydoras species
Description
The Masked Corydoras is a peaceful and hardy bottom-dwelling catfish known for its distinctive black mask across its eyes and a black stripe extending along its dorsal fin and caudal peduncle. These social fish thrive in groups of six or more and are excellent scavengers for community aquariums. They prefer soft, acidic water and a substrate of sand or fine gravel.
