Choosing Peppered Cory Tank Mates
Good Peppered Cory tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Peppered Cory, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
The Peppered Cory is a popular freshwater fish known for its peaceful nature and unique appearance. They are suitable for beginners and can thrive in a community tank. These fish are small, reaching up to 7 cm in size, and are easily recognizable by their dark brown bodies with white spots.
| Temperature | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Adult size | 2.8 in |
| Minimum group | 6 |