CORYDORAS PANTANALENSIS

Corydoras pantanalensis, commonly known as the Pantanal Corydoras, is a peaceful and attractive freshwater catfish native to the Pantanal region in South America. This species is known for its striking coloration, featuring a pale body with dark spots and a distinctive appearance. Highly social and hardy, Corydoras pantanalensis is a popular choice in community aquariums, thriving in groups and contributing to tank cleanliness by scavenging leftover food from the substrate.

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Features of Corydoras pantanalensis:

• Usually neutral base body colour with spots
• Short faces, armored bodies with barbels or whiskers around their mouths
• Corydoras catfish are bottom-dwelling fish that spend a lot of time hiding in caves or digging in the substrate
• Females grow larger
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Grows to 7-8cm

The Best Aquarium Size forCorydoras pantanalensis:

Cory Catfish require a tank size at least 30L. However, if you want toset up a community tank, you have to increase the tank size.

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• Yiding Tanks
• Aqua One Tanks
• Fluval Aquariums
• Oceason Aquariums

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Pantanalensis Corydoras are commonly found with Apistogramma’s and small characids. will feel safety in numbers, a group of six corydoras or more in same species is highly suggested. These peaceful bottom dwellers can be kept with pretty much any community fish.

• Neon Tetras
• Phantom Tetras
• Mollies
• Plecos
• Swordtails
• Apistogramma’s

Diet :

Corydoras will eat anything small or soft enough to fit in their mouths. Feed a quality flake, granule, sinking pellet or wafer. You canfeed themlive blackworms,frozen bloodworms,Hikari Vibra Bites,Hikarisinking wafers, sinking pellets andNutrafin Max bottom-feeder tablets.

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Corydoras CatfishTank Setup:

Aquarium FiltrationforPantanalensis Corydoras

Agoodfiltration systemis necessary for a community tank,lots of oxygen and regular water changes is necessary foryourcorydoras to thrive. This species enjoys clean water.Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate for your aquarium size to effective remove waste and debris.

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Aquarium Heaterfor Pantanalensis Corydoras

This fish enjoy temperatures between 22 – 26 C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.

Aquarium Plants forPantanalensis Corydoras

To mimic their natural habitat, we recommend adding live aquaticplants to your aquarium. Corydoras catfish are aquarium plant safe and will not consume plant material unless it is decaying.

Here are some great aquarium plants to try:

• Amazon swords
• Penny warts
• Crypts
• Hairgrass
• Anubias on Driftwood
• Floating plants

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Aquarium Decorations for Pantanalensis Corydoras

For Corydoras pantanalensis, use smooth, fine sand or small gravel as substrate to mimic their natural environment. Incorporate driftwood, rocks, and caves for hiding spots, and add hardy plants like Anubias or Java Fern to create a secure, natural aquascape. Other ornaments large enough to swim around and hide around such as caves and pipes are also great options.

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Aquarium Lightingfor Pantanalensis Corydoras

For Corydoras pantanalensis, moderate aquarium lighting is ideal. Use low to medium-intensity LED lights to replicate their natural habitat. A 10-12 hour light cycle supports plant growth and enhances the fishs natural behavior, without stressing the species.

Aquarium Substrate for Pantanalensis Corydoras

Aquarium sand or fine smooth gravels are a good substrate to mimic their natural environment and provide a suitable bed for aquatic plants to grow.

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