Friendly armoured catfish that sifts the sand for leftovers; use soft sand to protect its barbels.

• Scientific name: Corydoras aeneus
• Adult size: about 6.5 cm
• Temperature: 22–26 °C
• Water: pH 6.0–7.8
• Minimum tank size: 60 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: omnivore
• Care level: easy

Best kept in a group of 6 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.