Description
Corydoras Brevirostris CW27 – Elegant and Hardy Bottom Feeder
Add a graceful and hardworking catfish to your aquarium with the Corydoras Brevirostris CW27 (Corydoras sp.), a stunning and peaceful bottom-dweller that enhances both the beauty and function of your tank. Known for its striking appearance, the Corydoras Brevirostris features a smooth, sleek body with subtle markings, offering a clean and elegant look to any freshwater setup.
This species is well-loved for its peaceful temperament and social nature, thriving in schools of 5 or more. As a dedicated bottom feeder, it helps to keep your substrate clean by scavenging uneaten food and organic matter, contributing to a healthier tank environment. Native to South America, it’s an excellent choice for aquascapes, community tanks, or biotope setups.
Key Features:
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Elegant Appearance: Sleek, smooth body with subtle but distinct markings, creating a peaceful and refined aesthetic
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Peaceful & Social: Best kept in schools of 5 or more, as they naturally exhibit beautiful schooling behavior
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Efficient Bottom Feeder: Helps maintain a clean tank by foraging for uneaten food and organic matter on the substrate
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Ideal for Community Tanks: Non-aggressive and compatible with a wide variety of peaceful species
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons
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Water Temp: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, algae wafers, live/frozen foods, and occasional vegetable matter
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Provide a soft, sandy substrate to protect their sensitive barbels and create plenty of hiding spots with plants, driftwood, or caves to make them feel comfortable.
The Corydoras Brevirostris CW27 is a peaceful, hardworking, and elegant addition to any aquarium. Add this beautiful catfish to your tank for an eye-catching and efficient bottom feeder that enhances the overall health of your aquatic environment.
Would you like to know more about tank mates, care tips, or the optimal setup for this species?
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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