Description
🐟 Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus
Family: Callichthyidae
Origin: South America (Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad)
Size: 2 – 2.5 inches (5 – 6 cm)
Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
Tank Zone: Bottom
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS: 80 – 200 ppm
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 81°F)
Hardness: 2 – 12 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
Hardy and peaceful community fish.
Bronze or greenish body with a metallic shine.
Very active and playful when kept in groups.
Helps clean up leftover food at the bottom.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous (bottom feeder)
Diet: Sinking pellets, algae wafers, live/frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), blanched veggies.
Feeding: 1–2 times daily, ensure food sinks to the bottom.
🛠️ Maintenance
Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group.
Filtration: Gentle – avoid strong currents.
Substrate: Soft sand preferred to protect barbels.
Decor: Plants, caves, driftwood, hiding places.
Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: At least 6 (shoaling species).
Tank Mates: Tetras, guppies, mollies, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, peaceful community fish.
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
✅ Do’s
Keep them in groups.
Use sandy substrate for comfort.
Feed a mix of sinking foods and protein.
Maintain stable warm water.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t keep them alone – they stress out.
Don’t use sharp gravel.
Don’t overcrowd the tank.
⭐ Quick Tips
One of the hardiest and most beginner-friendly Cory species.
Very social, active, and peaceful – perfect for community tanks.
Their metallic bronze shine looks beautiful in planted aquariums.
