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.

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.

Hoplisoma sterbai (Sterbai Cory) is one of the most popular and recognizable cory catfish, known for its bright spotting and orange fins. Learn how to care for this hardy species, including tank setup, water parameters, diet, and ideal tank mates.