{"product_id":"salt-pepper-corydoras-catfish","title":"SALT \u0026 PEPPER CORYDORAS CATFISH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras paleatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSalt and pepper corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003epeppered catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea small, peaceful, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish popular in aquariums\u003c\/mark\u003e. It is native to the lower Paraná River basin and coastal rivers in Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ywlVJc_f,ywlVJc_g,ywlVJc_h\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"3b52c452-6eb0-4593-91a4-6a689668c85a\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=ywlVJc_f_C5gNJc;class=ywlVJc_f_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjeyMS6n4eRAxUpFTQIHeXOK0oQye0OegQIARAC\" 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\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ywlVJc_o,ywlVJc_p,ywlVJc_q\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0d18821a-78a0-42e4-8be7-66be26e85e20\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=ywlVJc_o_C5gNJc;class=ywlVJc_o_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjeyMS6n4eRAxUpFTQIHeXOK0oQye0OegQIAhAA\" 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: The fish has a pale olive to tan body with a network of dark green-black spots and markings, giving it a \"peppered\" look. It has two rows of bony plates (scutes) on its body instead of scales and features two pairs of barbels near its mouth used for foraging.\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: Adults typically reach an average size of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in length.\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: It is a highly social and peaceful fish that thrives when kept in groups of at least five or six individuals. They are active bottom-dwellers, constantly foraging in the substrate for food. An interesting behavior is their ability to dart to the surface to gulp atmospheric oxygen, which is a normal way for them to supplement the oxygen they get from the water. They can also produce sound using their pectoral fins during courtship or when stressed.\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: They prefer aquariums with a soft, sandy substrate (to protect their delicate barbels) and plenty of hiding places like plants, driftwood, and rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eC. paleatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an omnivorous scavenger. While it will eat some algae, it requires a varied diet of high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are a hardy species, making them a good choice for aquarists of all experience levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ywlVJc_1b,ywlVJc_1c,ywlVJc_1d\" 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799784243441,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/Peppered-_Paleatus_-Cory-Catfish-9_1024x1024_f6e5e6b2-9fd5-4eb9-ac52-4e4e01984993.webp?v=1780618843","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/salt-pepper-corydoras-catfish","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}