Description
Rabauti Corydoras – Striking and Hardy Bottom-Dweller for Your Aquarium
Add elegance and charm to your freshwater tank with the Rabauti Corydoras (Corydoras rabauti), an eye-catching species known for its beautiful pattern and active, peaceful nature. This hardy catfish is a fantastic addition to community tanks, offering both visual appeal and practical bottom-cleaning benefits.
The Rabauti Corydoras stands out with its striking black spots and creamy body that gives it a delicate, yet bold, appearance. As a natural scavenger, it helps keep your tank clean by sifting through the substrate for leftover food, detritus, and organic matter. Its peaceful disposition and small size make it a perfect choice for community tanks, where it will thrive in groups.
This active bottom-dweller is a social species and should be kept in schools to display its natural behavior. Its gentle nature ensures it coexists well with a variety of peaceful fish.
Key Features:
-
Striking Appearance: Light body adorned with dark spots, creating a visually appealing contrast
-
Social & Peaceful: Thrives in schools and enjoys the company of other Corydoras and peaceful species
-
Efficient Bottom Feeder: Helps maintain a clean tank by scavenging for leftover food and organic matter
-
Hardy & Easy to Care For: Adaptable to a wide range of water conditions, perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists
Care Guidelines:
-
Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a group of 5 or more
-
Water Temp: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
-
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
-
Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and occasional blanched vegetables
-
Lifespan: 5–8 years with proper care
Tip: Like all Corydoras, the Rabauti Corydoras requires a soft, sandy substrate to protect its delicate barbels. Provide plenty of hiding spots using plants, rocks, and caves to make them feel secure.
The Rabauti Corydoras is a beautiful, active, and functional addition to any freshwater aquarium. Its striking appearance, peaceful temperament, and beneficial bottom-feeding habits make it an essential species for hobbyists looking to create a vibrant and well-balanced community tank.
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.
-
Minimum spend: £50
-
Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
-
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
-
DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
-
DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
-
Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
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
Want the full details? Check out our Terms & Conditions.
Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
-
Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
-
Delivered Thursday before 1pm
-
Order by Wednesday 12 noon
-
Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
-
Dispatched Thursday afternoon
-
Delivered Friday before 1pm
-
Order by Thursday 12 noon
-
Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
-
Dispatched Friday afternoon
-
Delivered Saturday before 1pm
-
Order by Friday 12 noon
-
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
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.