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Corydoras Catfish for Sale
Corydoras catfish — affectionately called "corys" — are the cheerful, schooling bottom-dwellers and a popular choice for peaceful community aquariums. Peaceful, hardy, and endlessly entertaining as they dart along the bottom, corys help clean up leftover foods but still need their own sinking diet. Our collection features a rotating selection of species.
Shop Corydoras catfish locally in Cheyenne, Wyoming, including Panda Corydoras, Bronze Corydoras, Albino Corydoras, Pygmy Corydoras, Sterbai Corydoras, and other peaceful bottom-dwelling freshwater fish.
Popular Corydoras Varieties
We regularly stock favorites like Panda, Julii, Sterbai, Bronze (Aeneus), Albino, Peppered, and Pygmy corydoras, along with rarer species as they become available. Pygmy and Tailspot corys are perfect for nano tanks, while classics like Bronze and Peppered are hardy beginner-friendly fish. Looking for another peaceful, oddball catfish? Don't miss our common aquarium mistakes guide covers the essentials.
Best Tank Mates for Corydoras
Corydoras are model community citizens. Pair them with peaceful, similarly-sized fish like tetras, rasboras, and small algae-eating otocinclus, plus dwarf shrimp and snails for a complete clean-up crew. Avoid large or aggressive fish that might bully or out-compete them. For more pairing ideas, see our roundup of the best schooling fish for freshwater aquariums.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many corydoras should I keep together?
Corydoras are social schooling fish and do best in groups of six or more of the same species. Larger groups often show more natural, active behavior.
What substrate is best for corydoras?
Soft sand is ideal because it is gentle on their barbels. Smooth, rounded gravel can work, but avoid sharp gravel or rough decor.
Are corydoras good algae eaters?
Not really. Corydoras are scavenging bottom feeders, not algae eaters. They may clean up some leftover food, but they still need their own sinking wafers, pellets, and frozen or prepared foods.
Are corydoras good for beginners?
Yes. Hardy species like Bronze, Peppered, Albino, and Panda Corydoras are great beginner bottom dwellers once the aquarium is fully cycled.
