Description
Elegant Corydoras
Latin name: Gastrodermus elegans (formerly Corydoras elegans)
The Elegant Corydoras is a graceful and distinctive South American catfish, well known for its slender body shape, intricate markings, and active swimming behaviour. Unlike many Corydoras that spend most of their time on the substrate, this species often shoals in midwater, making it a fascinating and unique addition to community aquariums.
Care Information
- Adult Size: 5–6 cm
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Tank Size: Minimum 80 litres
- Diet: Omnivorous — sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia and bloodworm
- Temperament: Very peaceful; best kept in groups of 6 or more
- Tank Setup: Fine sand substrate, driftwood, plants, gentle water flow, and excellent water quality
Why Choose Elegant Corydoras?
- Unique body shape: More streamlined than many Corydoras species.
- Active swimmers: Frequently shoal in open water as well as forage along the bottom.
- Beautiful patterning: Intricate dark markings create an elegant appearance.
- Excellent community fish: Peaceful and compatible with a wide range of tropical species.
- Uncommon and desirable: A favourite among Corydoras enthusiasts and collectors.
The Elegant Corydoras is a fantastic choice for aquarists seeking a peaceful, unusual, and highly active shoaling catfish that offers something a little different from the typical Corydoras species.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
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.
Pre-Order
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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
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
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
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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