Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Corydoras Peppered's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Corydoras Peppered.
What Corydoras Peppered costs in South Africa
11 price points from 9 shops over 90 days
R40
cheapest of 7 shops today
↤ R45med R65R100
Great price−38%Up 6.3% versus the previous two months
SA median R65 across 9 shops over the last 90 days.
9 shops
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R40
In stock
4
4M Fish
South Africa
R45
In stock
S
Saturn Shrimp
South Africa
R55
In stock
S
Sacred Aquatics
South Africa
R57
In stock
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R65
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R65
In stock
R
RSB Aquatics
South Africa
R100
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R69
Sold out
A
Aqua Atlantis
South Africa
R70
Sold out
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Peppered Cory is another very hardy and popular species, comfortable in cooler water than many tropical fish. They have a mottled or 'peppered' pattern of dark markings on a lighter body. They are active and playful, making them an entertaining and useful clean-up crew for a community tank.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Corydoras Peppered healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 18–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Corydoras Peppered is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Corydoras Peppered is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Corydoras Peppered vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R45–100 · Average: R61
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Corydoras Peppered, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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