ELEGANT CORYDORAS 10 pack

Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans) – Graceful, Social, and Underrated Bottom Dwellers

The Elegant Corydoras lives up to its name—this small but striking species features a sleek, elongated body, a unique horizontal stripe, and an iridescent shimmer that makes it a standout in peaceful aquariums. Native to slow-moving rivers of Colombia and Brazil, Corydoras elegans is an excellent choice for aquarists who want a hardy, attractive, and active bottom-dweller for planted or community tanks.

Smaller and more streamlined than some other Corydoras, the Elegant Cory tends to swim more mid-level than most, making them even more dynamic in groups. They’re perfect for nano tanks or soft-water community setups where activity and utility meet beauty.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Corydoras elegans

• Common Name: Elegant Corydoras

• Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Tank Size: 15+ gallons (best kept in groups of 5+)

• Water Parameters: 72–80°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms, and finely crushed flake food

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Elegant Corydoras thrive in:

• Soft, sandy substrate to protect their delicate barbels

• Heavily planted or shaded aquariums with driftwood and hiding spots

• Clean, oxygenated water with moderate flow

Compatible tankmates:

• Peaceful nano and community fish: rasboras, ember tetras, apistogrammas, honey gouramis, dwarf rainbows

• Avoid large or aggressive species that could outcompete them at the bottom

Behavior:

• 🤝 Social schooling fish – happiest and most confident in groups

• 🧹 Constant scavengers – naturally help keep your tank bottom clean

• 🧘 Calm and easygoing – suitable for beginners and advanced aquarists alike

🛒 Why Buy Elegant Corydoras from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Cory is:

• ✅ Tank-raised and fully acclimated for community life

• ✅ Feeding actively on a varied omnivore diet

• ✅ Shipped with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Carefully selected for color, health, and activity

📦 Add beauty, utility, and motion to your tank with the graceful Elegant Corydoras—now available at RobsAquatics.com.