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Photo of: Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus)
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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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