Scleromystax barbatus "Bearded Cory"

Common Name - Bearded Cory

Scientific Name - Scleromystax barbatus

Max Size - 4"

Care - Moderate

Temperature Range - 60-78F

pH - 6.0-7.5

Diet - Carnivore. Diet consists of prepared, frozen, and live foods. Currently feeding on a mixture of EBO Youngster Booster, EBO Spirulina Granules, EBO Insect Meal, and EBO Artemia Granules

Breeding - Moderate

Notes - Scleromystax barbatus is a robust, beautifully patterned armored catfish native to coastal streams of southeastern Brazil. Distinguished by its “bearded” males and striking coloration, it thrives in cool, clean, oxygen-rich environments. Peaceful, sociable, and visually impressive, it is a centerpiece species for temperate or subtropical community aquaria.

Corydoradinae should be kept in groups of six or more on sand substrate.