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[ARRIVED 1-MAY-2025] Corydoras Metae Bandit 3-4cmCorydoras metae (Bandit Corydoras) Distinctive mask cory with peaceful behaviour for community aquariums Quick Facts Size: ~56 cm Tank size: 50L+ recommended Difficulty: EasyModerate Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (56+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a visually distinctive Corydoras You have a peaceful, established aquarium You enjoy active bottom level behaviour Youre happy to keep a proper group Avoid if: Your tank is
Corydoras metae (Bandit Corydoras)
Distinctive “mask” cory with peaceful behaviour for community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: ~5–6 cm
- Tank size: 50L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy–Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (5–6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a visually distinctive Corydoras
- You have a peaceful, established aquarium
- You enjoy active bottom-level behaviour
- You’re happy to keep a proper group
❌ Avoid if:
- Your tank is newly set up or unstable
- You want a fish that survives on leftovers
- You plan to keep just one
- You keep aggressive or highly competitive fish
Why this fish?
Corydoras metae is commonly known as the “Bandit Cory” due to its dark stripe across the eyes, giving it a distinctive masked appearance.
It combines strong visual appeal with classic Corydoras behaviour, making it a popular choice for peaceful community tanks.
Common mistakes
- Adding them to immature tanks → higher stress and losses
- Keeping them alone instead of in groups
- Assuming they survive on leftover food
- Using sharp substrate → damages barbels
- Overcrowding the bottom of the tank
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 5–6+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand preferred
- Water: Clean, stable, well-maintained
Pair with
- Sinking cory pellets or wafers
- Fine sand substrate
- Driftwood and plants
- Peaceful tetra, rasbora, or nano fish
These are hardy but still benefit from stable water conditions. Most problems come from new tanks or inconsistent parameters, not the fish itself.
FAQ
Are Bandit Corydoras good for beginners?
Yes, they are suitable for beginners with an established tank, but slightly less forgiving than the hardiest species.
Can I keep just one?
No. Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 5–6.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They forage along the bottom but still require proper feeding.
Do they need sand?
Soft sand is preferred to protect their barbels, though smooth substrate can also work.
What do they eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
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