AUCTIONS

Orange Laser Cory

As omnivorous bottom-feeders, these Catfish should be fed foods such as blood worms, sinking tablets or finely-chopped beef heart. Vegetable matter such as blanched lettuce should also be supplied in their regular diet. It is not recommended to leave your Corydoras to simply eat the leftover "scraps". Rounded polished gravel works best, as these fish are prone to injuring their mouths on sharp and jagged rocks while digging for food. Live plants are also a good addition to a Cory tank.

Corydoras are native to the rivers of South America, and therefore most of them prefer soft, acidic water. However, they can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. They are very sensitive to aquarium salt, though. These are easy fish to keep, being (as mentioned) peaceful, small, good at cleaning up leftover foods (though their keeper should ensure that they get their own food), active, and entertaining to watch. Though most Corydoras species are nocturnal, they will usually venture out in the daytime and forage for food. These catfish love to interact with each other, and commonly play games, follow each other around the tank, and lie together in piles. Corydoras catfish are very good choices for an aquarium, and are widely kept throughout the world.