{"id":13809,"date":"2026-02-18T01:21:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/two-stripe-corydoras-bifasciatus-3cm-catfish\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:21:40","slug":"two-stripe-corydoras-bifasciatus-3cm-catfish","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=two-stripe-corydoras-bifasciatus-3cm-catfish","title":{"rendered":"Two Stripe Corydoras Bifasciatus 3cm Catfish"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"69\">Two Stripe Cory (<em data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"46\">Corydoras bifasciatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"90\"><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"88\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"371\">The Two Stripe Cory is a distinctive and uncommon Corydoras species named for its bold twin lateral stripes that run along the length of the body. Attractive, peaceful, and full of character, this species is an excellent choice for Cory enthusiasts and community aquarium keepers.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"390\"><strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"388\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"516\">Native to Brazil, typically found in slow-moving tributaries of the Amazon basin with sandy bottoms and abundant leaf debris.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"536\"><strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"534\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"584\">An easy, undemanding omnivore. It thrives on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"785\">\n<li data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"628\">\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"628\">Sinking catfish wafers and Cory pellets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"688\">\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"688\">Frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"727\">\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"727\">High-quality micro sinking pellets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"785\">Occasional live foods for enrichment and conditioning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"796\">Note:<\/strong> Offer sinking foods, as this is a bottom-dwelling forager.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"878\"><strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"876\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"912\">Great for peaceful communities:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<li data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"945\">Tetras, rasboras, pencilfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"967\">Small rainbowfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1007\">\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1007\">Dwarf cichlids (Apistogramma, rams)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1035\">Other Corydoras species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1056\">Peaceful loaches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1129\"><strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1068\">Avoid:<\/strong> Large or aggressive fish that may outcompete or harass them.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1150\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1308\">Extremely peaceful. Like all Corydoras, they are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of <strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1262\">6 or more<\/strong> to feel secure and display natural behaviors.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1337\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1335\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1444\">Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable when kept in stable, clean conditions with a soft substrate.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1471\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1512\"><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1492\">Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201379\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1532\"><strong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1522\">pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1559\"><strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1548\">Hardness:<\/strong> 2\u201312 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1572\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide a fine sand substrate to protect their sensitive barbels. Add driftwood, botanicals, and plants to create shaded, natural hiding areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1903\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Two Stripe Cory (<em data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1762\">Corydoras bifasciatus<\/em>) is a charming, active, and visually appealing catfish perfect for peaceful aquariums and collectors seeking something a little more unique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Stripe Cory (Corydoras bifasciatus) Overview The Two Stripe Cory is a distinctive and uncommon Corydoras species named for its bold twin lateral stripes that run along the length of the body. Attractive, peaceful, and full of character, this species is an excellent choice for Cory enthusiasts and community aquarium keepers. 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