The Swartz's Cory Cat requires a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. A smooth sand or gravel substrate is needed because of the easily damaged barbels. They enjoy being in numbers, so a small school of six or more is ideal for these cats.

Breeding the Swartz's Cory Cat is accomplished by providing a number of the same species in the aquarium and allowing them to pair off. Success in breeding the Swartz's Cory has been attained with a low water level and a dH lower than 6. Feed the fry a variety of mashed dried foods as well as baby brine shrimp.

The Swartz's Cory Cat is omnivorous and will require a well balanced diet including dried, flake, frozen, and live foods. Feed a quality flake and pellet food as well as frozen brine and live worms.

Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

Justin F
Austin, TX

I own a "school" of four of these corys and must say that they are a most exiting edition to the tank. They seem to have much perosnality and most exquisite coloring while still being able to be the clean-up crew of the tank. Just a word of advice though, make sure you have a planted aquarium, preferabally with floating plants also, because they seemed to hide in nooks and crannies before i planted my aquarium. A must for any community aquarium!!!