Elegans Corydoras
The Elegans (Corydoras elegans) also known to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Elegant Cory, is a widespread species that comes from the tributaries of the larger river systems in the western Amazon River basin.
 
Key Features
Scientific Name: Corydoras elegans
Common Name: Elegant Cory
Origin: Brazil, Peru
Maximum Size: approximately 7cm
 
Care Requirements
Diet: omnivore
pH: 5.8 – 7
Temperature: Tropical 22°c – 26°c
Breed Type: Egg Layer
Sex: Un-sexed
 
Temperament
The Elegans Cory Cat is a peaceful bottom dwelling scavenger that is commonly kept in South American community tanks by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. They are somewhat nocturnal in nature and do well with most non aggressive South American species.
 
Notes
It has been collected from the Ríos Yavarí (Javary), Itaya, Nanay, Carahuayte, Tamaya, Ampiyacu, and Ucayali in Peru, the Ríos Aguarico and Napo in Ecuador, and the rio Solimões in Brazil. They are found in forested streams with substrates of sand, mud, leaf litter, and fallen branches.