{"product_id":"skunk-corydoras-bandit-corydoras-arcuatus","title":"Skunk Corydoras \/ Bandit  | Corydoras Arcuatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBandit Cory (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive and peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish recognized by its \u003cstrong\u003ebold black stripe that runs from the eye along the back to the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e, resembling the markings of a skunk. This unique pattern makes it one of the most recognizable Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon River basin in Peru and Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Skunk Corydoras inhabit \u003cstrong\u003eslow-moving streams and tributaries with sandy substrates and dense vegetation\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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