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[ARRIVED 1-MAY-2025] Corydoras Metae Bandit 3-4cmCorydoras metae (Bandit Corydoras) Distinctive mask cory with peaceful behaviour for community aquariums Quick Facts Size: ~56 cm Tank size: 50L+ recommended Difficulty: EasyModerate Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (56+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a visually distinctive Corydoras You have a peaceful, established aquarium You enjoy active bottom level behaviour Youre happy to keep a proper group Avoid if: Your tank is
Corydoras metae (Bandit Corydoras)
Distinctive “mask” cory with peaceful behaviour for community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: ~5–6 cm
- Tank size: 50L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy–Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (5–6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a visually distinctive Corydoras
- You have a peaceful, established aquarium
- You enjoy active bottom-level behaviour
- You’re happy to keep a proper group
❌ Avoid if:
- Your tank is newly set up or unstable
- You want a fish that survives on leftovers
- You plan to keep just one
- You keep aggressive or highly competitive fish
Why this fish?
Corydoras metae is commonly known as the “Bandit Cory” due to its dark stripe across the eyes, giving it a distinctive masked appearance.
It combines strong visual appeal with classic Corydoras behaviour, making it a popular choice for peaceful community tanks.
Common mistakes
- Adding them to immature tanks → higher stress and losses
- Keeping them alone instead of in groups
- Assuming they survive on leftover food
- Using sharp substrate → damages barbels
- Overcrowding the bottom of the tank
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 5–6+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand preferred
- Water: Clean, stable, well-maintained
Pair with
- Sinking cory pellets or wafers
- Fine sand substrate
- Driftwood and plants
- Peaceful tetra, rasbora, or nano fish
NTA Insight:
These are hardy but still benefit from stable water conditions. Most problems come from new tanks or inconsistent parameters, not the fish itself.
These are hardy but still benefit from stable water conditions. Most problems come from new tanks or inconsistent parameters, not the fish itself.
FAQ
Are Bandit Corydoras good for beginners?
Yes, they are suitable for beginners with an established tank, but slightly less forgiving than the hardiest species.
Can I keep just one?
No. Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 5–6.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They forage along the bottom but still require proper feeding.
Do they need sand?
Soft sand is preferred to protect their barbels, though smooth substrate can also work.
What do they eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
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★★★★★ 5
Big controllable sound! Buy it
Style: X3206 with One Woofer
Just buy this! It will not disappoint. I bought it for a family reunion gathering in a 5000 square-foot backyard garden. There were multiple seating stations all around and it could be heard from any location without being turned up all the way. Even at the halfway point it is extremely loud. I love that it is waterproof Because I left it outside overnight when the sprinklers came on and it was just fine. The battery charge lasted for five or six hours. It doesn’t take long at all to recharge. It has a good weight to it so it’s not going to blow away, but it’s not too heavy to move around. I use it in the garage. I use it while cleaning. I use it on campsites. It is a fantastic speaker. It is a little large, but not too large that it’s not manageable. I only say that because I have a BOSE small Bluetooth speaker and if you’re used to that small size, this obviously is larger. I have no Bluetooth connection issues with it at all. It plays my Amazon prime music from my phone library perfectly. I would absolutely buy one again. While my BOSE Bluetooth speaker is great, I needed it as an extra boost for a DJ party atmosphere and this did the trick. Here’s a tip, create a playlist on your phone for hours of streaming music or go to YouTube and save your favorite music videos of live music DJs and you have your very own DJ all night.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great quality and price. Excellent value.
Style: X5206 with Two Woofers
Sounds great loud
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best karaoke speaker!
Style: X3206 with One Woofer, Style: X3206 with One Woofer
I was looking to buy a karaoke speaker and all were underpowered or overpriced. This went on sale ~100 and for that price it is THE perfect karaoke speaker.
It has dual mic inputs for duets, (4) voice effects, voice echo. Each mic had it's own volume adjustment, there's also adjustment for echo, bass and treble. These are all knobs which i like a lot. The volume is push button which i don't like and would have preferred a knob also . Still, it's a lot of fun for karaoke!
What I Iike a lot is the line out. Why? If I feel it needs more power, I can connect to any other speaker with a 3.5mm input. To me this is better than TWS systems that only pair with the same model(s).
Speaking of power, it is ok for the size and price. It will sound good indoors at your home or backyard. It may not be the best for a larger hall. But it does have that line-out jack that will let you connect to (almost) any other speaker you want.
What I have found lacking so far is the battery life. Fully charged, it was used over BT connection for music at ~50% volume for maybe 1.5 hours with lights and for podcasts at ~15% volume, no lights for 6 .5 hours before it died. So the 14 hour claim must be an exaggeration or only under very specific conditions.
Also, bass is adequate, but it's not a 'booming' bass but you can tell it's there. Overall volume is good but will also depend on the device connected.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Great for Karaoke Nights and Small Parties!
Style: X3206 with One Woofer, Style: X3206 with One Woofer
We used the speaker for a recent get-together with around 30 people, and it did not disappoint. The karaoke features and mic input were a big hit, and the party lights added a fun touch. It's super easy to use, and the sound quality—especially the deep bass—is impressive for its size.
One thing I really appreciated is the audio-in and audio-out options. If you have a DJ setup, it's super convenient to connect the speaker directly to your deck—no hassle at all. Bluetooth connection took a bit longer than expected to pair, but nothing too bad. Once connected, it worked smoothly the whole night.
Great buy for anyone looking for a solid party speaker with versatility!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Terrible sound quality and bass
Style: X5206 with Two Woofers
Sounds cheap, didn’t come with a charger, and the bass does not vibrate at all, so I bought got a jbl 110 the next day. The jbl is a thousand times better, the bass blew me away, and the sound is very high quality. Don’t waste your time and money on it get a jbl
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
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