Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus)

Scientific Name(s): Corydoras aeneus

 

Common Name(s): Bronze Cory, Bronze Catfish, Albino Corydoras, Bronze Corydoras, Green Cory, Lightspot Corydoras, Wavy Catfish

 

Family: Callichthyidae

 

Species Type: South American Catfish

 

Maximum Size: 3 inches

 

Life Span: 5 years

 

Natural Habitat: South American rivers

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other community fish.

 

Description: The Bronze Catfish also is sold in its albino variety. Personally, I could not speak higher of the Corydoras species as an aquarium fish. They come in many different variations and are small, peacful, and can be kept in schools with many other different species of Corydoras and also the High Fin Brochis. Corydoras aeneus has been selectively bred in captivity for many generations, and mutations of the standard type are common. An albino form is extremely widespread, more common in shops than most other actual species of Corydoras. Other existing manmade variants are longfin forms of the normal and albino colorations, squat and fat "balloon" fish, and artificially dyed or "tattooed" catfish. Wild variants include C. aeneus with gold, orange, green, or red neon shoulder stripes, and black or gold.

 

Temperature Range 72°F - 82°F

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pH Range 6 - 8

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Hardness 5° - 20°

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Breeding Information: One of the few species of Corydoras that can be bred in an aquarium. Use a pH of 6.5 and temperature 80°F. Also try raising the temperature of the tank to 82°F for a few days and then lowering the temperature back to 80°F, changing 25% of the water. Pairs remain loyal. The bronze catfish can spawn many times per year.

 

Sexing Information: Females tend to be thicker and larger than males.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with sinking foods.

 

Temperment: Peaceful schooling community fish.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species

 

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Bronze Cory Catfish (Corydoras aeneus)