Rabaut's Corydoras

Rabaut’s Corydoras Catfish is also commonly called Rusty corydoras or iridescent corydoras. It is a freshwater catfish native to the Amazon Basin in Brazil. It is cherished by aquarists for its peaceful nature.

The catfish has vibrant colouration and is bottom-dwelling in nature. The distinctive orange-brown body adorned with a black horizontal stripe adds aesthetic appeal and function value to community aquariums.

Size of Rusty Corydoras

Rabaut’s Corydoras catfish can grow up to 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) in length.

Rabaut’s Corydoras Catfish Lifespan

With proper care, Rabaut’s Corydoras catfish can live up to 5–7 years.

Rabaut’s Corydoras Price

The price of this catfish is between ₹150 to ₹400 depending on size and availability.

Best Tank Mates

1. ​​Tetras (e.g., Neon, Cardinal, Rummy Nose)
2. Small Rasboras (e.g., Harlequin, Lambchop)
3. Livebearers (e.g., Guppies, Mollies, Platies)
4. Dwarf Gouramis (e.g., Honey, Pearl)
5. Other Corydoras species

Avoid Pairing With

1. Large aggressive Cichlids (e.g., Oscars, Jack Dempsey)
2. Fin-nipping Barbs (e.g., Tiger, Tinfoil)
3. Aggressive male Bettas
4. Predatory Catfish (e.g., Redtail, Pictus)
5. African Rift Lake Cichlids (e.g., Mbuna, Peacock)