Longfin Peppered Cory

🐟 Longfin Peppered Corydoras (Peppered Corydoras “Longfin”)

Add flowing elegance to a classic favourite with the beautiful Longfin Peppered Corydoras. This graceful variant of the Peppered Cory features extended, delicate fins paired with the species’ signature speckled “peppered” pattern, creating a more ornamental and eye-catching bottom-dweller.

Peaceful, social, and full of character, these Corys bring both movement and refined beauty to community and planted aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Longfin Peppered Corydoras?

🪶 Extended flowing fins for added elegance
🌫️ Classic peppered pattern with soft grey tones
🐟 Peaceful and highly social bottom-dweller
🧼 Helps clean leftover food from substrate
⭐ Unique longfin version of a hardy species

In groups, Longfin Peppered Corydoras move gracefully across the substrate, their extended fins giving them a softer, more flowing appearance compared to standard varieties.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Corydoras paleatus “Longfin”
📛 Common Name: Longfin Peppered Cory
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~5–7 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ strongly recommended

Longfin Peppered Corydoras thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with soft sand or fine substrate, gentle flow, and plenty of open bottom space for foraging.

🐠 Compatibility

Excellent for peaceful community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include tetras, rasboras, guppies, gouramis, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid fin-nipping fish, as their long fins can be targeted.

⚠️ Important Notes

Due to their extended fins, Longfin Peppered Corydoras are more vulnerable to fin damage and should be kept with calm tank mates and gentle flow. As a shoaling species, they must be kept in groups to feel secure and display natural behaviour.

The Longfin Peppered Corydoras is a perfect choice for UK aquarists wanting a graceful, ornamental version of a classic, hardy bottom-dwelling fish.