Green Corydoras Catfish The Green Corydoras are great for small, medium and large aquariums. They are inquisitive and friendly so are great for watching them in the tank. They stay small and are low maintenance, easy for beginners.Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions. Features Actual size:2-4cm Maximum size: 8cm Origin: West Indies Ideal number kept together: 4+Water conditionspH: 6.0-8.0Hardness: 36–268 ppmTemperature: 20–27 °CEase of careEasy. They are perfect for beginners as they are hardy and live well in a wider range of freshwater parameters. DietSinking pellets or Catfish granules are best for them however they can also be given live or frozen food as a treat.CompatibilityPeaceful, community aquarium. They live well with tank mates such as Tetras, Rasbora, Livebearers, etc. They like a planted aquarium with hiding places.Breeding/ SexModerate. They lay eggs so you should have them in their own aquarium just in case the other fish eat the eggs. You should have more females to males for the best results. Females grow larger.Life SpanThey can live to anything from 3-5 years in perfect conditions. To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.