Bronze Corydoras (No Online Purchases)

Name: Bronze Corydoras -  (In Store Pickup Only)

Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus

Description: A peaceful, active bottom-dwelling catfish featuring a bronze to olive-brown body with a distinctive metallic green or bronze sheen along its sides. Bronze Corydoras are hardy, social fish that thrive in groups and make excellent additions to peaceful freshwater community aquariums. Their constant foraging behaviour makes them entertaining and beneficial aquarium inhabitants.

Origin: South America, including Trinidad and northern regions of the continent. Widely bred in captivity for the aquarium trade.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5

Temperature: Around 22–27°C

Adult Size: 6–7 cm

Lifespan: 5–10 years with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed high-quality sinking pellets, catfish wafers, frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and other suitable bottom-feeder foods. Provide a varied diet and do not rely solely on leftover food from other fish.

Compatibility: Very peaceful community fish. Best kept in groups of at least 6 individuals, preferably more, to encourage natural schooling and social behaviour. Suitable tank mates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, guppies, small rainbowfish and other non-aggressive community species. Can also be kept with Albino Bronze Corydoras, which are the same species. Avoid large or aggressive cichlids and other predatory fish.

Habitat: A well-filtered freshwater aquarium with soft sand or smooth, fine gravel to protect their sensitive barbels. Provide live plants, driftwood, shaded hiding areas and open spaces for foraging. Maintain good water quality, gentle to moderate water movement and adequate oxygenation.