{"product_id":"melini-corydoras-catfish","title":"MELINI CORYDORAS CATFISH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMelini Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras melini\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFalse Bandit Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea small, peaceful, bottom-dwelling catfish species popular in the aquarium hobby\u003c\/mark\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"CfD7Pd_e,CfD7Pd_f,CfD7Pd_g\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"4b0ff349-aa98-4b4c-92a7-78940a746dca\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=CfD7Pd_e_C5gNJc;class=CfD7Pd_e_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwipn-CiooeRAxWZCjQIHZQtKQ4Qye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"CfD7Pd_l,CfD7Pd_m,CfD7Pd_n\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f1ab7379-dbbc-4c4b-80e8-f499b17cffc7\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=CfD7Pd_l_C5gNJc;class=CfD7Pd_l_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwipn-CiooeRAxWZCjQIHZQtKQ4Qye0OegQIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe most distinctive feature is a bold, black stripe that runs diagonally from its snout, through the eye, and along the back, extending all the way into the tail. The main body coloration is a light, creamy or yellowish-white. It is often confused with the \"true\" Bandit Cory (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras metae\u003c\/em\u003e), but the latter's stripe stops before the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis species is small, typically growing to a maximum length of about 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras melini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare highly social and peaceful fish, thriving in groups of at least six individuals. They are active bottom-dwellers, often seen sifting through the substrate with their sensitive barbels in search of food. They are an excellent addition to community aquariums due to their calm temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to the Rio Negro and Rio Orinoco basins in South America, they inhabit slow-moving streams and rivers with soft, sandy substrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are omnivores and scavengers, feeding on small invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus in the wild. In captivity, they readily accept a varied diet of high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"CfD7Pd_16,CfD7Pd_17,CfD7Pd_18\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799784046833,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/Corydoras-Melini-3-scaled.jpg?v=1775257098","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/melini-corydoras-catfish","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}