Corydoras vs Discus

Corydoras paleatus в сравнении с Symphysodon discus

Taxonomy & Classification

Характеристика	Corydoras	Discus
Научное название	Corydoras paleatus	Symphysodon discus
Отряд	Siluriformes	Cichliformes
Семейство	Callichthyidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Характеристика	Corydoras	Discus
Максимальная длина	7,0 cm	20,0 cm
Максимальный вес	0,005 kg	0,25 kg
Окраска	Pale olive-gray to greenish body with irregular dark olive to black marbled blotches and spots; a broad dark blotch at the dorsal fin base; belly is cream to white; fins spotted or barred.	Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars.

Habitat & Environment

Характеристика	Corydoras	Discus
Тип воды	Freshwater	Freshwater
Диапазон глубин	—	—
Ареал обитания	Native to the La Plata River system and coastal rivers of southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. Inhabits shallow streams, flooded meadows, and sandy-bottomed lagoons …	Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic …
Среда обитания	Rivers and streams of the Río de la Plata basin in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay). Inhabits clear-water streams over sandy and muddy bottoms. Active …	Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. …

Aquarium Suitability

Характеристика	Corydoras	Discus
Минимальный объём аквариума	40 L	250 L
Температура	22-26	26-30
Диапазон pH	6.0-8.0	5.0-7.0
Уровень сложности содержания	Easy	Difficult
Темперамент	Peaceful	Peaceful

Cuisine & Edibility

Corydoras

Not consumed — a small ornamental bottom-dwelling catfish beloved for its peaceful temperament and role as a substrate scavenger in community aquariums.

Discus

Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.

Species Overview

Corydoras

The peppered corydoras is a peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish native to South American rivers. It uses its barbels to sift through substrate for food and should be kept in groups of six or more. It can gulp atmospheric air in low-oxygen conditions.

Discus

The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.