Skunk Cory

The Skunk Cory has a pale body set off by a sweeping dark stripe along the upper outline. A peaceful group adds a striking pattern to the aquarium floor as the fish forage together and gather beneath plants or wood.

Fish details

• Identity: Skunk Cory trade group; often sold as Corydoras arcuatus, a name historically applied to similar fish including Hoplisoma granti. Confirm current-stock species if needed.
• Adult size: Typically around 5–7 cm for the common aquarium form; larger look-alikes exist.
• Water type: Freshwater.
• Temperament: Peaceful and social.
• Recommended aquarium: 20 gallons long or larger; choose additional space if the confirmed form grows larger.
• Group size: At least 6 of the same species or form.
• Temperature: 73–79°F (23–26°C).
• pH: 6.0–7.5.

Aquarium setup and care

Provide a mature tank with clean sand, shaded cover, and good oxygenation. Leave an open bottom area where the group can feed together. Avoid sudden shifts in temperature or water chemistry, and clean accumulated waste during water changes.

Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, perform regular partial water changes, and remove uneaten food. Corys require their own balanced diet; leftover food and algae are not sufficient.

Diet and feeding

Feed sinking catfish pellets with small frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms. Offer food in several places if other bottom feeders compete with the group.

Compatibility

Keep with peaceful, similarly sized community fish. Avoid large predators and territorial bottom dwellers that crowd feeding or resting areas. Small eggs, fry, and shrimp offspring may be eaten opportunistically.

The curved stripe is a common-name feature, not a guarantee of species. Select the appropriate listed purchase option and ask us about current stock if the options need clarification.

Ordering information: Offered sizes and prices are shown in the selection menu; they are separate from adult-size guidance. Sizes are approximate, and appearance varies. Please call Las Vegas Exotic Fish at (702) 685-5100 to confirm availability or discuss your aquarium.