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Corydoras crypticus

Cryptic Corydoras
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6
dGH
1–8 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
60 L
Corydoras crypticus is a peaceful and social species that thrives in groups. They are excellent bottom-dwellers and scavengers, helping to keep the substrate clean. Due to their sensitive barbels, it's best to use smooth substrate materials such as sand or fine gravel. They coexist well with other peaceful community fish.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–8 ppm
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
60 L

Distribution

Central America