Emerald Corydoras

Emerald Corydoras

Corydoras splendens

Also known as: Emerald Cory, Emerald Green Cory, Brochis splendens

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

One of the largest and most striking corydoras with an iridescent emerald green body. Formerly placed in the genus Brochis.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

3.5"
8.9 cm

Lifespan

5–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Hardy and undemanding. Sand substrate recommended. Slightly larger than typical corys so needs a bit more space.

Feeding

Sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, and any food that reaches the bottom.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12"

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