Description

Emerald Green Cory Cats are popular for their ability to clean the aquarium substrate by scavenging excess food and decaying plant matter. Their unique swimming style and attractive appearance make them a standout in community aquariums. Native to the tributaries and floodplains around the Amazon River in South America, they are peaceful and thrive in peaceful freshwater community tanks.

These catfish regularly gulp air at the surface, an adaptation that allows them to extract oxygen from poorly oxygenated water, a behavior crucial for their well-being. In aquariums, they benefit from plants, driftwood, and root structures, which provide shelter from bright lights and a natural environment.

Emerald Green Cory Cats can be kept singly or in groups, although they are social fish and do best in small groups. They may even pair off and mate in suitably aquascaped tanks. While they can find food in the substrate, they often require supplemental feeding with sinking wafers, pellets, or other foods like bloodworms, tubifex, and flake food to ensure a balanced diet.

In summary, Emerald Green Cory Cats are excellent scavengers, help maintain tank cleanliness, and are best kept in groups in peaceful aquariums. They enjoy a varied diet and need proper care to thrive.