🌟 Corydora Melini – The Delightful and Hardy Bandit Cory!

The Corydora Melini, commonly referred to as the Bandit Cory, is a charming and peaceful bottom-dweller known for its distinct black band running from its dorsal fin to its tail. This freshwater fish is a perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a unique and active cleaner to their aquarium. 🌟

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Corydoras melini
• Common Name: Bandit Cory
• Size at Maturity: Up to 2.5 inches
• Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful; best kept in schools of 6 or more
• Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, algae wafers, and live/frozen foods like bloodworms and daphnia
• Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 72-78°F
• Compatibility: Ideal for peaceful community tanks

The Corydora Melini thrives in aquariums with a soft, sandy substrate to protect its sensitive barbels. These sociable fish exhibit their best behavior when kept in groups and contribute to the health of the tank by scavenging leftover food and cleaning algae. 🌿

📦 Shipping Information

• We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays via overnight shipping to ensure your Corydora Melini arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
• Take advantage of our flat shipping rate based on your region! Each additional item in your order adds just $2.40 to the shipping cost. This makes it easy and affordable to stock your aquarium with multiple items while benefiting from the same overnight shipping rate. 🐠
• Why is it worth it? Overnight shipping ensures healthier fish with less travel stress, giving them the best start in their new home! 🌟
• Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
• To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️

✅ DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival)

At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:

• Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.

🐟 Out of Stock? No Problem!

If we're out of stock after you've placed your order, you have options:

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
2. Wait Until It's Back in Stock – we'll notify you as soon as it is available.
3. Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯

Order your Corydora Melini today and bring their charming personality and algae-cleaning abilities to your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠