{"product_id":"wild-elegans-corydora","title":"Wild Elegans Corydora","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Wild Elegans Corydoras\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Elegans Corydoras is a beautiful and distinctive South American catfish, prized for its intricate reticulated pattern, elegant body shape, and peaceful nature. Unlike many Corydoras species, \u003cem\u003eCorydoras elegans\u003c\/em\u003e has a more streamlined appearance and is known to spend time swimming in the mid-water column as well as foraging across the substrate, making it one of the more active members of the Corydoras family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-caught specimens display rich olive-green, bronze, and cream colouration overlaid with fine black marbling and intricate markings. Native to the Amazon River Basin throughout Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, they inhabit slow-moving tributaries with sandy bottoms, leaf litter, and submerged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Elegans Corydoras thrive in mature aquariums with fine sand, driftwood, dense planting, and gentle water movement. They should always be kept in groups of at least six, where they display natural schooling behaviour and become much more confident. Their peaceful temperament makes them excellent companions for Cardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose Tetras, Pencilfish, Hatchetfish, Apistogramma, Rams, and other peaceful South American community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet of quality sinking pellets, Corydoras wafers, frozen bloodworms, blackworms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other live or frozen foods will keep them healthy while maintaining their natural colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful, active, and full of personality, the Wild Elegans Corydoras is an outstanding addition to planted aquariums and authentic Amazon biotope displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Elegans Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon Basin (Brazil, Peru, and Colombia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 Litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003epH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–10 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted aquariums, Amazon biotopes, and peaceful community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Wild Elegans Corydoras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Elegans Corydoras are schooling fish and should always be kept in groups of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e, although groups of \u003cstrong\u003e8–10\u003c\/strong\u003e encourage natural behaviour and greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Wild Elegans Corydoras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are extremely peaceful and make excellent companions for small South American community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Wild Elegans Corydoras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey thrive on quality sinking pellets, Corydoras wafers, frozen bloodworms, blackworms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other live or frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do Wild Elegans Corydoras swim in the middle of the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Corydoras species that remain mostly on the bottom, \u003cem\u003eCorydoras elegans\u003c\/em\u003e naturally spends more time swimming in the mid-water column, especially when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Wild Elegans Corydoras need sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A fine sand substrate is strongly recommended as it allows them to forage naturally without damaging their delicate barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping them in small groups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegans Corydoras become shy and less active when kept in groups smaller than six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing coarse gravel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp gravel can damage their sensitive barbels. Fine sand is the ideal substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAssuming they only eat leftovers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey require dedicated feeding with quality sinking foods and should not rely solely on uneaten food from other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-caught Corydoras appreciate clean, stable water with regular maintenance and excellent filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose peaceful community species that won't harass or outcompete these gentle catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":48861233348747,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":48861233381515,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/2c7e3ade-0d21-4aac-90a5-4c2256ec4349_16c0a1d9-ef65-4553-9256-11d53f4b9432.png?v=1786016387","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/wild-elegans-corydora","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}