Description

Species Background

The Pink Moonrise Glo Cory Catfish is a fluorescent ornamental variant developed from Bronze Cory lineage. This tank-bred strain combines the durability and easygoing nature of traditional Corydoras with a soft pink glow that intensifies under blue or actinic lighting.

Like their South American ancestors, they are naturally bottom-oriented fish adapted to slower-moving waters. Being commercially bred for generations, they are well adjusted to typical home aquarium conditions.

Behavior and Temperament

Peaceful, social, and consistently active along the bottom of the aquarium.

They are true schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 6, with 8–12 preferred for confident, natural behavior. In proper groups, they forage together and make occasional surface trips to gulp air — a normal Corydoras trait.

More interested in cruising than causing drama.

Adult Size

Adults typically reach 2.5–3 inches.

Most specimens sold are juvenile to subadult.

Water Parameters

Temperature: 72–79°F
pH: 6.0–8.0
GH: 2–18 dGH
KH: 1–10 dKH

Tank-bred specimens adapt well to moderately hard and slightly alkaline water. Stability is more important than precision.

Diet

Omnivorous bottom feeder.

• High-quality sinking pellets or wafers
• Frozen bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Occasional live foods

They should not be relied upon as a clean-up crew. Direct feeding ensures proper growth and coloration.

Tank Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons for a proper group

• Moderate filtration
• Gentle to moderate flow
• Open bottom space for group foraging
• Plants, wood, or structure for security

They thrive in established community aquariums with stable parameters.

Suitable Tankmates

They coexist well with:

• Small peaceful tetras
• Rasboras
• Peaceful livebearers
• Dwarf gouramis
• Other non-aggressive Corydoras

Avoid large or aggressive fish.

Why They’re Popular

These fish are popular because they combine the proven hardiness of Bronze Corydoras with eye-catching fluorescent coloration. Under blue lighting, their pink tones glow vividly, adding motion and color to the lower levels of the aquarium without increasing care complexity.

They’re active, dependable, and visually distinct — a standout bottom dweller for modern community setups.