Corydoras Catfish
Moderatefreshwater
Overview
Hoplisoma paleatum, the blue leopard corydoras, mottled corydoras or peppered catfish, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armoured catfishes.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–26°C (68–79°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Adult Size | 5–7 cm (2–2.8 in) |
| Min Tank | 20 gallons |
| Lifespan | 5–10 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking pellets, bloodworms, bottom-feeder tablets
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Corydoras paleatus (Jenyns, 1842) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Corydoras Catfish — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH range
- 6.0–7.5
- Adult size
- 5–7 cm (2–2.8 in)
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Origin
- Member of family Callichthyidae, order Siluriformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —sinking pelletsbloodwormsbottom-feeder tablets