Elegant Cory

Unlike many bottom-oriented corys, it often groups in midwater.

Unlike many bottom-oriented corys, it often groups in midwater. Similar fish in the elegans group are not interchangeable.

Adult length

Up to 5.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–26 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

1–15 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to the upper Amazon basin.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.