{"product_id":"c020-skunk-cory-catfish-corydoras-granti","title":"C020 Skunk Cory Catfish – Corydoras Granti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tropicflow-product-description\" style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK ANSWER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Skunk Cory Catfish (Corydoras granti)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the\n      classic Skunk Cory most commonly encountered in the aquarium trade.\n      It is instantly recognizable by its pale cream-to-tan body and bold\n      \u003cstrong\u003eblack stripe running from the snout, over the back, toward the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Growing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this peaceful\n      South American Cory should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      in a mature freshwater aquarium with fine sand, clean water, good oxygenation,\n      and peaceful tank mates.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Skunk Cory Catfish (Corydoras granti)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of\n    the most recognizable Cory-type catfish in the freshwater aquarium hobby.\n    Its light cream or tan body is crossed by a dramatic dark stripe that arches\n    from the head along the back toward the tail, creating the appearance that\n    inspired the popular name \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also known as \u003cstrong\u003eGrant's Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or sometimes\n    historically sold as \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/strong\u003e, this peaceful\n    armored catfish combines striking coloration with classic Cory social\n    behavior and active bottom-foraging habits.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    An important identification update occurred in 2019. The fish that had\n    been widely imported and sold for decades as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n    was formally recognized as a separate species and described as\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The true\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e is a different and considerably less common fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following the modern revision of\n    Corydoradinae, the currently accepted scientific combination is\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aquarium trade still widely\n    uses \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e, so both names are useful for identification\n    and customer search intent.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Catfish Care Information\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 38%;\"\u003e\n            Care Requirement\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            C020 Skunk Cory Information\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Skunk Cory, C020 Skunk Cory, Grant's Cory, Skunk Corydoras\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Trade Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Scientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            C020 \/ C20\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 2–2.5 inches\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            72–79°F (22–26°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            5.5–7.5\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Soft to Moderately Hard; Stable Water Preferred\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            20+ Gallons Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6+ Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Peaceful \u0026amp; Social\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Omnivore\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Bottom Dweller\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Beginner to Intermediate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Central \u0026amp; Western Amazon Basin — Brazil, Peru, Colombia \u0026amp; Ecuador\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPEARANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does a C020 Skunk Cory Catfish Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Skunk Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pale cream, beige, tan, or\n    light silver body contrasted by a bold dark stripe running over the top\n    of the fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The stripe begins around the snout and eye area and continues along the\n    arched dorsal profile toward the base of the tail. This black stripe against\n    the light body creates the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eskunk-like pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    responsible for its common name.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Some individuals may also display subtle gray, bronze, or brown coloration\n    beneath the primary stripe. The fins are generally clear to lightly pigmented,\n    allowing the dramatic dorsal marking to remain the dominant visual feature.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Individual pattern intensity can vary depending on genetics, age,\n    aquarium lighting, substrate color, stress level, and overall condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SKUNK PATTERN --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is Corydoras Granti Called the Skunk Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The common name \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the bold black stripe\n    running lengthwise over the top of the fish against a much lighter body.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    When viewed from above or from the side, this contrasting dorsal stripe\n    resembles the characteristic black-and-white pattern associated with a skunk.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141;\"\u003eSkunk Cory Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003esingle bold black stripe arching from the head toward the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      makes C020 one of the easiest Cory patterns to recognize. A group moving\n      across pale sand creates a particularly striking black-and-cream display.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- GRANTI VS ARCUATUS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Corydoras Granti vs. Corydoras Arcuatus\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For decades, the aquarium fish now known as\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/strong\u003e was commonly identified and sold as\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A detailed scientific reassessment showed that the familiar short-snouted\n    Skunk Cory in the aquarium trade represented a different species.\n    In 2019, it was formally described as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003etrue Corydoras arcuatus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different fish and is\n    considerably less common in the aquarium trade. Under newer taxonomy,\n    true arcuatus is also placed in a different genus from granti.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For hobbyists, the practical takeaway is simple:\n    \u003cstrong\u003emost classic Skunk Corys historically labeled C020 are Corydoras granti,\n    not true Corydoras arcuatus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- C020 --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does C020 Mean?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eC020\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, also commonly written\n    \u003cstrong\u003eC20\u003c\/strong\u003e, is part of the identification system historically used\n    by Cory enthusiasts to distinguish aquarium forms before their scientific\n    identity was completely resolved.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    C020 became strongly associated with the familiar aquarium Skunk Cory.\n    Scientific work later confirmed that this fish represents\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e, now classified as \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CURRENT TAXONOMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Is Corydoras Granti Now Hoplisoma Granti?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. The species was formally described in 2019 as\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Following the major 2024 revision of the Corydoradinae, the species was\n    transferred to the resurrected genus \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e. The currently\n    accepted scientific combination is therefore\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Because \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e remains widely recognized by aquarists\n    and is still important for online product searches, both names are useful\n    on an aquarium product page.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Skunk Corys are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and should not be kept alone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend keeping at least\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6 C020 Skunk Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e together. A proper group helps\n    encourage more confident behavior and allows the fish to display their\n    natural social interactions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In a comfortable aquarium, they can often be seen moving together across\n    the substrate, searching for food, resting beneath plants or driftwood,\n    and exploring the lower areas of the aquarium.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Cory-type catfish, Skunk Corys may occasionally make a quick\n    trip to the water surface to gulp atmospheric air before returning to\n    the aquarium floor. Occasional surface visits are normal Cory behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK SETUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal Aquarium Setup for C020 Skunk Cory Catfish\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e20-gallon long aquarium or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a practical\n    starting point for a proper group of Skunk Corys. Horizontal bottom space\n    is especially important because these fish spend much of their time\n    exploring and foraging along the aquarium floor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal. Smooth rounded fine gravel\n    may also be used if kept very clean, but sharp or abrasive substrate should\n    be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Corys use sensitive barbels around their mouths while searching through\n    substrate for food. Clean, smooth substrate helps protect these structures\n    while allowing natural foraging behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Driftwood, smooth rocks, live plants, leaf litter, and shaded areas can\n    provide security while open sand sections give the group plenty of room\n    to forage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- NATURAL STYLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Natural-Style Aquarium for Skunk Corys\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/strong\u003e has a broad distribution within the\n    central and western Amazon basin and occurs in freshwater habitats across\n    Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A natural-style aquarium can include fine sand, branchy driftwood,\n    submerged roots, dried leaves, subdued lighting, and open areas where\n    the Cory group can forage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Botanical materials and leaf litter may release tannins into the water,\n    creating a lightly tea-colored appearance similar to many forest-stream\n    environments found within the Amazon basin.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Catfish generally do well at temperatures around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH of approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    More important than constantly adjusting water chemistry is maintaining\n    a \u003cstrong\u003estable, fully cycled aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with clean water,\n    appropriate filtration, good oxygenation, and regular water changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero, and sudden changes in temperature\n    or water chemistry should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Good oxygenation is especially valuable for active bottom-dwelling Corys,\n    while keeping the aquarium floor clean helps maintain healthy barbels\n    and overall condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do C020 Skunk Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Corys are omnivorous bottom foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e and should\n    receive a varied, nutritious diet specifically provided for them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    High-quality sinking pellets, tablets, or wafers can form the foundation\n    of their aquarium diet. Supplement these foods with appropriately sized\n    frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, Tubifex,\n    and blackworms.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A varied diet helps support healthy growth, body condition, activity,\n    and breeding condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 4px solid #d49a17; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skunk Corys should not be purchased simply\n    as aquarium “cleaner fish.” Although they naturally forage along the\n    substrate, they require intentional feeding with a complete diet.\n    Cory catfish do not replace regular water changes, substrate cleaning,\n    and normal aquarium maintenance.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful temperament of the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Skunk Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable for many\n    carefully planned freshwater community aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Potential tank mates may include peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish,\n    peaceful dwarf cichlids, small gouramis, other compatible Cory-type\n    catfish, and other non-aggressive freshwater species with overlapping\n    temperature and water requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish, aggressive bottom dwellers, and highly\n    competitive species that may chase, intimidate, or prevent the Skunk\n    Corys from receiving enough food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY SKUNK CORY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose C020 Skunk Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold black skunk stripe from head to tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic C020 collector identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeautiful cream-to-tan contrasting body color\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament for community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManageable adult size around 2–2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive and entertaining bottom-dwelling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for planted and natural-style aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSocial behavior when maintained in a proper group\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorically important species in Cory identification and taxonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT BEFORE BUYING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border: 1px solid #d8e8e2; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Before Buying C020 Skunk Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      C020 Skunk Corys are social fish and should not be kept alone.\n      Plan to keep \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e and make sure the aquarium is\n      fully cycled before introducing them. Provide fine sand or smooth substrate,\n      clean stable water, good oxygenation, peaceful tank mates, natural cover,\n      and enough horizontal bottom space for the group to comfortably explore\n      and forage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    C020 Skunk Cory Catfish FAQ\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is a C020 Skunk Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      C020 Skunk Cory is the familiar aquarium Skunk Cory now scientifically\n      recognized as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e, with\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e as its current accepted combination.\n      It is known for its pale body and bold black stripe running along\n      the upper profile from the head toward the tail.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What does C020 mean?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      C020, often written C20, is an aquarium hobby identification number\n      historically associated with this Skunk Cory. The fish was later\n      formally described as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is Corydoras granti now Hoplisoma granti?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. The species was described in 2019 as\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e. Following the 2024 revision of Corydoradinae,\n      it was transferred to the genus \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e, making\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e the currently accepted scientific combination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is C020 the same as Corydoras arcuatus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No. For many years C020 was incorrectly identified as\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e. Scientific study showed that the common\n      aquarium C020 Skunk Cory is a separate species, which was formally\n      described as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e in 2019.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is the difference between Corydoras granti and true Corydoras arcuatus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The common aquarium Skunk Cory, \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e, is generally\n      a shorter-snouted fish and represents the species historically labeled\n      C020. True \u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e is a different and much less\n      frequently imported species. Reliable identification should consider\n      morphology and provenance rather than the skunk stripe alone.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Why is it called the Skunk Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The name comes from the dramatic black stripe that runs from the head\n      along the upper body toward the tail. Against the pale cream or tan\n      body, the pattern resembles the contrasting stripe of a skunk.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How big do C020 Skunk Cory Catfish get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Adult Skunk Corys generally reach approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature females are usually larger\n      and broader-bodied than males.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How many Skunk Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep C020 Skunk Corys in a group of at least\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are naturally social and generally become\n      more active and confident when maintained in a proper group.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What temperature is best for C020 Skunk Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A practical aquarium temperature range for C020 Skunk Corys is around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pH of approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Where do Corydoras granti come from?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/em\u003e, now \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma granti\u003c\/em\u003e, has a broad\n      distribution within the \u003cstrong\u003ecentral and western Amazon basin\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n      including areas of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are C020 Skunk Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. Skunk Corys are peaceful social catfish and can work very well\n      in freshwater community aquariums with other non-aggressive species\n      that share compatible water requirements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What do C020 Skunk Cory Catfish eat?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Skunk Corys are omnivorous bottom foragers. Feed a varied diet containing\n      high-quality sinking pellets, tablets, or wafers supplemented with\n      appropriately sized frozen or live foods such as bloodworms,\n      brine shrimp, daphnia, Tubifex, and blackworms.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do Skunk Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Skunk Corys naturally forage along the aquarium floor for food,\n      but they should not be considered aquarium maintenance animals.\n      They require intentional feeding with nutritious sinking foods along\n      with regular water changes and normal substrate cleaning.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 34px; padding: 22px; background: #016141; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      C020 Skunk Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add one of the aquarium hobby's most recognizable Cory patterns to your\n      freshwater setup with the \u003cstrong\u003eC020 Skunk Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      With its bold black dorsal stripe, contrasting cream body, peaceful\n      temperament, and active social behavior,\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras granti\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for Cory\n      enthusiasts, planted aquariums, and peaceful freshwater community tanks.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tropicflow","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52689893523754,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52689893556522,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish – Recommended","offer_id":52689893589290,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6237\/5466\/files\/C020-Skunk-Cory-Catfish-Corydoras-Granti.jpg?v=1789887368","url":"https:\/\/tropicflow.com\/products\/c020-skunk-cory-catfish-corydoras-granti","provider":"Tropicflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}