{"product_id":"elegant-corydora-corydoras-elegans","title":"Elegant Corydora - Corydoras Elegans","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThe Elegant Corydora is a visually stunning and peaceful freshwater catfish, named for its graceful appearance and distinctive pattern. It features a silver-beige body with fine, dark horizontal stripes along the sides and subtle spotted markings, giving it a delicate and refined look. Its small size and calm nature make it a favorite for planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eeasy to keep\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardy, and ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Elegant Corydoras are active bottom-dwellers that spend much of their time foraging along the substrate for leftover food and biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"756\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen foods, and occasional blanched vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eElegant Corydoras are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eschooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e4–6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to display natural behavior. They thrive in peaceful community tanks alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eDwarf gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eOther Corydoras species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eAvoid aggressive or very large fish that may intimidate them or compete for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eplanted aquarium with fine substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e (sand preferred) works best to protect their delicate barbels. 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