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