Masquerade Corydora
NameMasquerade Corydora
Scientific NameCorydoras atropersonatus
Common NamesMasquerade Cory, Masquerade Corydora, Black-spotted Cory
FamilyCallichthyidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Ecuador, Peru
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNeon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Ember Tetra, Harlequin Rasbora, Otocinclus Catfish, Dwarf Gourami, Small peaceful Cichlids (e.g., Apistogramma), Other peaceful Corydoras species
Description
The Masquerade Cory (Corydoras atropersonatus) is a small, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish known for its distinctive dark mask through the eye and a prominent dark blotch on its side, often with an iridescent green sheen. These social fish thrive in groups of six or more and are excellent scavengers for community aquariums, sifting through substrate for food.
