Elegant Corydoras
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Get free shipping on non-live fish orders over $75 and live fish orders over $300.
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Elegant Corydoras, also called the Elegans Cory or Elegant Cory Catfish, is a beautifully patterned bottom-dwelling species loved for its gentle temperament, unique markings, and active scavenging behavior. As one of the smaller Corydoras species, Corydoras elegans is perfect for nano tanks, planted aquariums, and peaceful community setups.
Native to the soft, slow-moving tributaries of the Amazon Basin, the Elegant Corydoras (Corydoras elegans) thrives in shaded, plant-rich environments with leaf litter and sandy substrates. This species is known for its distinctive patterns, peaceful behavior, and adaptability, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced fishkeepers. Unlike many other Cory species, Corydoras elegans often spends more time mid-water swimming, giving it more visibility and adding movement beyond the bottom level of the tank.
A full-grown Elegant Corydoras reaches about 1.5–2 inches (3.5–5 cm), making it one of the smallest and most manageable Corydoras species. Their bodies are decorated with fine, maze-like patterns, muted browns, metallic greens, and subtle black accents that shimmer under aquarium lighting. Their compact size and refined appearance make them ideal for nano planted tanks, aquascapes, and peaceful community environments.
Elegant Corydoras are peaceful, active, and social schooling fish that should always be kept in groups of 6 or more. They spend their time foraging the substrate for leftover food, helping keep the tank clean while adding constant movement to the lower portion of the aquarium. Ideal Elegant Cory tank mates include Tetras, Rasboras, small Rainbowfish, Livebearers, Gouramis, shrimp, and other Corydoras species. Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Elegant Corydoras for sale are raised with the utmost care. All our Corydoras species for sale are tank-bred and acclimated for home aquariums, ensuring robust health and vibrant colors. Visit our fish store online or in person at aquarium in Virginia to explore our wide selection of high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We also offer betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquarium plants for sale, and a variety of aquarium supplies.
What You Can Expect From This Fish
- Beautifully patterned, small-sized Corydoras species
- Peaceful schooling catfish perfect for community tanks
- Grows only 1.5–2 inches, which is ideal for nano and planted tanks
- Active, hardy, and beginner-friendly
- Excellent bottom scavenger and natural cleaner
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: Minimum 10–15 gallons
- Temperature: 72°–79°F (22°–26°C)
- pH: 6.2–7.4
- Hardness: 2–12 dGH
- Filtration: Gentle flow with clean, well-oxygenated water
Care Guidelines
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a variety of sinking pellets, wafers, frozen or live foods such as bloodworms and daphnia, plus occasional algae wafers. They naturally graze the substrate for leftovers.
- Tank Setup: Soft sand substrate, plants, driftwood, and shaded hiding spots mimic their natural habitat. Stable, clean water helps maintain barbel health.
- Behavior: Peaceful, social, and active. Schooling in groups enhances their confidence and coloration.
See more details on How to Care for Corydoras Catfish here.
