{"product_id":"punctatus-corydora-corydoras-punctatus","title":"Punctatus Corydora - Corydoras Punctatus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eThe Punctatus Corydora is a striking South American catfish recognized for its silvery-beige body adorned with small, evenly spaced dark spots, giving it a delicate, dotted appearance. Like other Corydoras, it is a peaceful bottom-dweller that actively forages for leftover food and biofilm, helping maintain a clean aquarium while adding lively activity to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eeasy to keep\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Punctatus Corydoras are hardy, adaptable, and thrive in planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"715\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"823\"\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=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003ePunctatus Corydoras are \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eschooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e4–6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage natural behavior and reduce stress. They are excellent for peaceful community aquariums with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eOther Corydoras species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eAvoid aggressive or very large fish that could outcompete or stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003ewell-planted aquarium with soft sand or fine substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal to protect their sensitive barbels. 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