These cories have a silver body with a black stripe on the shoulder and one across the head. As with all cories they prefer to be in largish groups. They also prefer a sandy substrate to protect their delicate barbels

Found in Peru.

Maximum size: 7cm

Lifespan: 5-8 years

Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater

Tank Mates: Other freshwater tropical fish.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellets and live or frozen food.