Coast Cory - Scleromystax prionotos
Coast Cory (Scleromystax prionotos)
The Coast Cory is a distinctive cory-type catfish from south-eastern Brazil, known for its more elongated shape, active bottom-dwelling behaviour and preference for cooler, well-oxygenated water compared with many standard tropical corys. It is a peaceful species overall, but it is a little more specialised than the average community catfish and tends to do best in a mature aquarium with excellent cleanliness, plenty of cover and a proper group of its own kind.
Common Name:
Coast Cory.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Scleromystax prionotos
Maximum Size:
Up to 5.3 cm standard length, though aquarium specimens may appear slightly larger overall once fins are included.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Native to coastal rivers in south-eastern Brazil, from Espírito Santo to São Paulo.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 18–25°C
pH Range: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: 2–25 dH
Temperament:
Generally peaceful, though males can become more assertive with one another if kept in cramped conditions or with too many rival males.
Diet:
Omnivorous bottom-feeder. Offer a varied diet of quality sinking foods, alongside frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, white worm and other small protein-rich foods.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical long-term recommendation is at least 90 litres, with a larger footprint preferred for a proper group and for more stable cooler-water conditions. This is an aquarium-care recommendation based on published base-dimension guidance and the species’ social behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active bottom-dweller that spends much of the day foraging through the substrate. Like other cory-type catfish, it may occasionally rise to the surface for air, and it tends to be more settled and more natural in behaviour when kept in a group.
Aquarium Category:
Semi-Aggressive / Specialist
Best kept with peaceful, medium-sized community fish that enjoy cooler, clean, well-oxygenated water. Good companions include other calm subtropical species and gentle bottom-dwellers. Watch out for very warm-water tropical fish, aggressive cichlids and rough, overly boisterous tankmates, as this species is peaceful but does have more specialised environmental needs than many standard corys. It is also wise to watch male-to-male tension in smaller groups or tighter setups. This compatibility summary is based on published care notes describing the species as peaceful but better suited to cooler-water community aquaria, with some potential for male territorial behaviour.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
A fine sand substrate is strongly recommended, although smooth rounded gravel can work if kept very clean. Good oxygenation is important, and this species is usually more comfortable in cooler water than many common tropical corys. Add plants, wood and shaded areas for cover, but leave open patches of substrate for natural foraging.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers. It is not especially difficult once established, but its cooler-water preference and more specialised setup needs make it a little less plug-and-play than many common corys.
Availability:
Occasional in trade. This is an informed trade inference based on specialist catfish coverage rather than broad mainstream availability.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Coast Cory - Scleromystax prionotos
Coast Cory - Scleromystax prionotos
Coast Cory (Scleromystax prionotos)
The Coast Cory is a distinctive cory-type catfish from south-eastern Brazil, known for its more elongated shape, active bottom-dwelling behaviour and preference for cooler, well-oxygenated water compared with many standard tropical corys. It is a peaceful species overall, but it is a little more specialised than the average community catfish and tends to do best in a mature aquarium with excellent cleanliness, plenty of cover and a proper group of its own kind.
Common Name:
Coast Cory.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Scleromystax prionotos
Maximum Size:
Up to 5.3 cm standard length, though aquarium specimens may appear slightly larger overall once fins are included.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Native to coastal rivers in south-eastern Brazil, from Espírito Santo to São Paulo.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 18–25°C
pH Range: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: 2–25 dH
Temperament:
Generally peaceful, though males can become more assertive with one another if kept in cramped conditions or with too many rival males.
Diet:
Omnivorous bottom-feeder. Offer a varied diet of quality sinking foods, alongside frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, white worm and other small protein-rich foods.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical long-term recommendation is at least 90 litres, with a larger footprint preferred for a proper group and for more stable cooler-water conditions. This is an aquarium-care recommendation based on published base-dimension guidance and the species’ social behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active bottom-dweller that spends much of the day foraging through the substrate. Like other cory-type catfish, it may occasionally rise to the surface for air, and it tends to be more settled and more natural in behaviour when kept in a group.
Aquarium Category:
Semi-Aggressive / Specialist
Best kept with peaceful, medium-sized community fish that enjoy cooler, clean, well-oxygenated water. Good companions include other calm subtropical species and gentle bottom-dwellers. Watch out for very warm-water tropical fish, aggressive cichlids and rough, overly boisterous tankmates, as this species is peaceful but does have more specialised environmental needs than many standard corys. It is also wise to watch male-to-male tension in smaller groups or tighter setups. This compatibility summary is based on published care notes describing the species as peaceful but better suited to cooler-water community aquaria, with some potential for male territorial behaviour.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
A fine sand substrate is strongly recommended, although smooth rounded gravel can work if kept very clean. Good oxygenation is important, and this species is usually more comfortable in cooler water than many common tropical corys. Add plants, wood and shaded areas for cover, but leave open patches of substrate for natural foraging.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers. It is not especially difficult once established, but its cooler-water preference and more specialised setup needs make it a little less plug-and-play than many common corys.
Availability:
Occasional in trade. This is an informed trade inference based on specialist catfish coverage rather than broad mainstream availability.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Coast Cory (Scleromystax prionotos)
The Coast Cory is a distinctive cory-type catfish from south-eastern Brazil, known for its more elongated shape, active bottom-dwelling behaviour and preference for cooler, well-oxygenated water compared with many standard tropical corys. It is a peaceful species overall, but it is a little more specialised than the average community catfish and tends to do best in a mature aquarium with excellent cleanliness, plenty of cover and a proper group of its own kind.
Common Name:
Coast Cory.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Scleromystax prionotos
Maximum Size:
Up to 5.3 cm standard length, though aquarium specimens may appear slightly larger overall once fins are included.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Native to coastal rivers in south-eastern Brazil, from Espírito Santo to São Paulo.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 18–25°C
pH Range: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: 2–25 dH
Temperament:
Generally peaceful, though males can become more assertive with one another if kept in cramped conditions or with too many rival males.
Diet:
Omnivorous bottom-feeder. Offer a varied diet of quality sinking foods, alongside frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, white worm and other small protein-rich foods.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical long-term recommendation is at least 90 litres, with a larger footprint preferred for a proper group and for more stable cooler-water conditions. This is an aquarium-care recommendation based on published base-dimension guidance and the species’ social behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active bottom-dweller that spends much of the day foraging through the substrate. Like other cory-type catfish, it may occasionally rise to the surface for air, and it tends to be more settled and more natural in behaviour when kept in a group.
Aquarium Category:
Semi-Aggressive / Specialist
Best kept with peaceful, medium-sized community fish that enjoy cooler, clean, well-oxygenated water. Good companions include other calm subtropical species and gentle bottom-dwellers. Watch out for very warm-water tropical fish, aggressive cichlids and rough, overly boisterous tankmates, as this species is peaceful but does have more specialised environmental needs than many standard corys. It is also wise to watch male-to-male tension in smaller groups or tighter setups. This compatibility summary is based on published care notes describing the species as peaceful but better suited to cooler-water community aquaria, with some potential for male territorial behaviour.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
A fine sand substrate is strongly recommended, although smooth rounded gravel can work if kept very clean. Good oxygenation is important, and this species is usually more comfortable in cooler water than many common tropical corys. Add plants, wood and shaded areas for cover, but leave open patches of substrate for natural foraging.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers. It is not especially difficult once established, but its cooler-water preference and more specialised setup needs make it a little less plug-and-play than many common corys.
Availability:
Occasional in trade. This is an informed trade inference based on specialist catfish coverage rather than broad mainstream availability.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
