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Map Cory - (Scleromystax salmacis)
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🐟 Map Cory – (Scleromystax salmacis) – South American Corydoras Catfish for Sale

The Map Cory (Scleromystax salmacis) is a beautiful and unique armored catfish from South America, known for its intricate, map-like patterning over a cream-to-golden body. Peaceful, active, and social, it makes an excellent addition to community aquariums, especially in groups where their natural schooling behavior can be enjoyed.


🔎 Quick Facts – Map Cory

  • 📛 Common Name: Map Cory
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Scleromystax salmacis
  • 🌍 Origin: South America – Brazil
  • 🎨 Appearance: Cream-to-golden base color with fine, dark, map-like patterning; long barbels for foraging
  • 📏 Max Size: 3–3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: South American cory catfish for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful and community-friendly
  • 🐟 Best kept in groups of 5 or more for natural schooling behavior
  • 🌿 Active bottom-dwellers that sift through substrate for food
  • 🚫 Will not harm plants or tankmates

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🪵 Fine sand or smooth gravel substrate to protect barbels
  • 🌊 Gentle to moderate water flow
  • 💡 Moderate lighting with shaded areas from plants or driftwood

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet (Omnivorous)

  • 🌾 High-quality sinking pellets and wafers
  • 🦐 Frozen or live foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp
  • 🌿 Occasional blanched vegetables

📋 Overview Table – Map Cory Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Brazil, South America
📏 Max Size 3–3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, social
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temp 72–78°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – sinking pellets, frozen foods, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Community tanks, planted aquariums

✨ Highlight:
The Map Cory is a stunningly patterned bottom-dweller that adds both beauty and personality to freshwater aquariums, thriving best in peaceful community setups with soft, sandy substrates.

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