{"product_id":"smudge-spot-cory","title":"Smudge Spot Cory | Cory Similis","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSmudge Spot Cory | Violet Corydoras\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSmudge Spot Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e is such a fun little Corydoras species, and honestly, the name fits perfectly. These fish have a bold dark “smudge” near the back half of the body, right before the tail, that can show up with a bluish or purplish tone. That is why you may also see them called \u003cstrong\u003eViolet Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey usually grow to about 1.5-2 inches as adults, so they stay a really nice size for community tanks. They are small enough to work in many setups, but still big enough to be easy to spot as they wiggle around the bottom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most corys, Smudge Spot Corys are peaceful, social, and fun to watch. They spend their day cruising along the bottom of the tank, sifting through the substrate, and hanging out with their group. They are not aggressive at all, which makes them a great choice for peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Tank Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 to 7.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 to 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 74°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup for Cory Similis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCory Similis are highly social fish, so we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ekeeping them in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e. A group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great place to start, but with corys, \u003cstrong\u003ebigger groups are almost always more fun\u003c\/strong\u003e. They feel safer with friends and are way more likely to show off their natural behavior when they have a little crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine sand is our favorite substrate for corys because they love to sift through it looking for food. They will shove their little faces into the sand like they have very important business to attend to, and it's one of the best parts of keeping them! Smooth gravel can work too, but avoid anything sharp since corys spend so much time on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also appreciate a peaceful tank with plants, driftwood, leaf litter, and some open areas for foraging. You may occasionally see them dart up to the surface for a quick gulp of air and then zoom right back down. That is totally normal cory behavior and just adds to their goofy little personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Smudge Spot Corys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmudge Spot Corys are omnivores, but they should not be treated like “cleaner fish” that can live off scraps. They may help pick up leftover food, but \u003cstrong\u003ethey still need to be fed like any other fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good diet for Violet Corydoras should include sinking foods like quality pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and occasional live foods. We really like using \u003cstrong\u003eNorthFin foods\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elike \u003cstrong\u003eNorthFin Community\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorthFin Nano Bits\u003c\/strong\u003e, because they are high quality, easy to feed, and give them a more balanced diet than just whatever happens to hit the bottom of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed them after lights out or target feed near the bottom if faster fish are stealing everything first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corydoras similis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smudge Spot Cory, Violet Corydoras, Cory Similis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rio Madeira tributaries, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarium Bred and Raised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Size at Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75-1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1.5-2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Kept In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom dweller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fish orders are covered by our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/pages\/100-live-arrival-guarantee\" title=\"100% Live Arrival Guarantee Policy\"\u003e100% Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e when shipped with Overnight shipping. We quarantine our fish before shipping so you can feel confident adding them to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish","offers":[{"title":"Imported \/ 1 Fish","offer_id":46607961129062,"sku":"CORY-SMUDGE","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2046\/4839\/files\/Smudge-spot-1.jpg?v=1787944732","url":"https:\/\/flipaquatics.com\/products\/smudge-spot-cory","provider":"Flip Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}