Bronze Corydora
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: , corydoras aeneus
- Other Names & Variants:
- Bronze Cory
- Brown Cory
- Lightspot Corydoras
- Bronze Cory Cat
- Bronze Catfish
- Wavy Catfish
- Green Cory
- Green Corydoras
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , bronze , Green , Grey , White
- Lifespan: 8.0 - 9.6 years
- Average Size: 2.7 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: Gravel, Gravel (smooth-surfaced), Sand, Gavel
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Bronze Corydora.
- Algae Wafers
- Blackworms (frozen)
- Blackworms (live)
- Blanched Vegetables
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
- Tubifex Worms
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
5.86 - 7.66
- Temperature: 73.2°F - 81.8°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Bronze Corydora is best kept in groups of 6.
References and Additional Information
- Aquarium Tidings - Bronze Corydoras The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bronze Corydoras (Bronze Cory Cat)
- The Spruce Pets - Bronze Corydoras: Fish Species Profile
- Aquadiction - Bronze Corydoras-Corydoras Aeneus: Complete Fish Profile & Care Guide
- FIA - Bronze Corydoras: Species Overview, Care & Breeding
- Badmans Tropical Fish - Bronze Corydoras: Care, Tank Mates, Maintenance, and Breeding