Black Sail Cory 

Corydoras melanistius

This very lovely and rare Cory Catfish is seldom available in the aquarium hobby!

The Black Sail Cory Catfish (Corydoras melanistius), also known as the Bluespotted Cory Catfish, is a very uncommon species that is native to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. It is rare in the aquarium hobby, but is in high demand due to the striking pattern and splash of orange coloration. It is a very animated, distinctively marked schooling fish that is perfect for the nano, community, and planted aquarium.

The Black Sail Cory Catfish is a very peaceful schooling fish that is compatible with most nano aquarium animals, including dwarf cichlids and angelfish.  It is a classic scavenger and will inhabit and feed at the aquarium floor, which should be comprised of sand or smooth gravel. Very coarse substrate can damage its delicate barbels and underbelly, so it should be kept in an aquarium with sand or very smooth gravel substrate. This fish is otherwise undemanding as it will accept most dry, frozen, and live foods. It is adaptable to most tropical freshwater conditions as long as standard regular maintenance is performed and sudden changes are avoided.