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The Skunk Corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus) is a delightful and peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish, renowned for its distinctive appearance and active schooling behavior. Its common name derives from the prominent dark stripe that arches over its back, starting from the snout and continuing along the dorsal fin, contrasting beautifully with its pearlescent, often pale pink or silver body. These hardy and relatively small fish, typically reaching about 2 inches (5 cm), are an excellent addition to most community aquariums. Skunk Corydoras are highly social and thrive in groups of at least six or more, where they will actively forage through the substrate, sifting for food particles. They prefer a well-planted tank with soft, sandy or fine gravel substrate to protect their delicate barbels, along with plenty of hiding spots among driftwood or rocks. As omnivores, their diet should consist of high-quality sinking pellets or wafers, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp. Maintaining pristine water conditions is crucial for their health, with stable parameters and regular water changes. Their peaceful nature makes them compatible with a wide range of similarly sized, non-aggressive fish.

Distinctive black stripe along its back.