Corydoras High Fins Peppered

Corydoras High Fin Peppered — Live Cory Catfish for Sale

Buy live High Fin Peppered Corydoras (Corydoras paleatus var. "long fin") — a striking variant of the classic Peppered Cory, featuring beautifully elongated dorsal and pectoral fins. With their dark mottled pattern and graceful flowing fins, High Fin Peppered Corys bring elegance and active personality to any planted community aquarium.

Why aquarists love High Fin Peppered Corys

• Showstopper finnage: long, flowing fins set them apart from standard Peppered Corys.
• Peaceful schoolers: ideal community fish — best kept in groups of 6+ for active shoaling.
• Beginner-friendly: hardy, adaptable, and tolerant of a wide range of water conditions.
• Substrate cleaners: sift sand and gravel for leftover food, helping keep your tank tidy.
• Cool-water tolerant: one of the few tropical fish that does well in unheated rooms (down to ~64°F).

Care Guide

• Scientific name: Corydoras paleatus (long fin variant)
• Origin: South America (selectively bred from Peppered Cory)
• Adult size: 2.5–3 inches
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Temperature: 64–78°F (18–26°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, wafers
• Substrate: Soft sand recommended to protect their barbels
• Temperament: Peaceful, social

Available in groups of 3, 6, and 9 corys. Live arrival guaranteed — shipped overnight in insulated packaging.