Paleatus Corydorus Catfish

Paleatus Corydorus Catfish comes from the tributaries of larger river systems in South America, and is a peaceful bottom dwelling scavenger. The Paleatus Corydorus Catfish has black and dark green spots, with a white underside.

The Paleatus Corydorus Catfish requires a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. A smooth sand or gravel substrate is needed because of the easily damaged barbels. They enjoy being in numbers, so a small school of six or more is ideal for these cats.

Breeding the Paleatus Corydorus Catfish is achieved by keeping a number of these cats together and allowing them to pair off. After spawning, the breeding pair should be separated from the eggs, or the eggs transferred to another system. The fry become waterborne in approximately 5 days, at which time, they should be fed baby brine shrimp and crushed flake food.

The Paleatus Corydorus Catfish is omnivorous and will require a well-balanced diet including freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, sinking catfish pellets, flake food, frozen, and live foods. Feed a quality flake and pellet food as well as frozen brine and live worms.