Bronze corydoras
Corydoras aeneus · Callichthyidae
Also known as Corydoras, Bronze cory, Albino cory
Beginner
The default cory: sociable, armoured and constantly sifting sand for food.
In short: A bronze corydoras needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–27 °C (72–81 °F) and pH 6–7.8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Adult size
- 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Hardness
- 2–18 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm, scraps from above.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Widespread South America
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Sandy margins of slow rivers and creeks
- Natural conditions
- Soft to medium, warm water over fine sand.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Neon tetraHarlequin rasboraHoney gouramiAngelfish
- Avoid
- Large cichlidsSharp gravel (not a fish, but it wrecks barbels)
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are wider when viewed from above.
- Notes
- A cool water change triggers T-position spawning on glass and leaves.
- Common ailments
- Barbel erosion on sharp substrateRed blotch disease
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