Care Guides

Brochis arcuata (Skunk Cory) is a popular cory-type fish known for its bold stripe and easy care. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Brochis amandajanea (Amanda Jane Cory) is a newer, less common cory-type fish with a robust body and subtle patterning. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Corydoras cf. semiaquilus (Peru Black Cory) is a darker, wild-looking cory with faint spotting, side blotching, and a distinctive marked dorsal fin. Learn how to care for this uncommon species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma punctatum is a classic spotted cory-type fish known for its clean pattern and easy care. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma tukano is a small, peaceful cory-type fish ideal for blackwater and planted aquariums. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

The Fireball Cory (Osteogaster hephaestus) is a vibrant, eye-catching cory-type fish known for its glowing orange-red coloration. Learn how to care for this standout species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Hoplisoma sp. “CW217” (Rio Tomo Concolor Cory) is a rare, understated cory-type fish from the Orinoco basin. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, water parameters, and behavior.

Scleromystax kronei is a rare, cool-water cory-type fish that thrives in clean, oxygen-rich aquariums. Learn how to care for Krone’s Cory, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and why it’s often misunderstood.

Scleromystax barbatus is a unique cory-type fish known for its dramatic males and cooler water preferences. Learn how to care for the Bearded Cory, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and breeding.

The Deer-Faced Cory (Corydoras cervinus) is a subtle, natural-looking catfish perfect for planted community tanks. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.