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Corydoras Aeneus

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Corydoras aeneus, Gill, 1858

Origin:South-Amerika,Trinidad, Peru, Equador, Colombia, Venezuela, Surinam, Brasil.

 


Corydoras aeneus are omnivorous, and will accept everything from flake to frozen foods. To maintain them in good health a variety of foods should be offered, including live foods such as worms and daphnia.

Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus)
Concolor Cory (Corydoras concolor)
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False Blochi Catfish (Corydoras delphax)
Gomez's Corydoras (Corydoras gomezi)
Hognosed Brochis (Brochis multiradiatus) ...

Bronze Cory
Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus
Family: Corydoradinae
About the Bronze Cory
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Catfish ...

Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Bronze Cory Cat - Corydoras aeneus
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Photo Credit: Matt Lewis ...

Corydoras aeneus (Gill, 1858) - add this species to your "My Cats" page.
Common Name(s)
Albino Cory, Bronze Cory ...

Corydoras aeneus (Gill 1858)
The next step was to add some Corydoras aeneus in the tank - see photo below. I initially bought five of them while I am waiting for an additional 12 to create a nice school.

Corydoras aeneus is an egg-laying species. The spawing site chosen by the female may consist of the leaves of plants, the glass tank sides, or rocks, although it seems to prefer flat surfaces.

Corydoras aeneus
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Albino Corydoras aeneus
Albinism is a genetic disorder. It is mostly seen in fish that are easily captive bred. Albino creatures never last long in the wild.

Bronze Cory (corydoras aeneus)
Probably the most popular cory, these are available in most aquatic shops. They are fairly easy to breed and are available in albino and longfin varieties.
Temp: 21-26C
pH: 6.5-7.5 ...

Leopard Catfish (Corydoras aeneus): The body colouring of this fish has a grey - brown sheen, with black spots allover. It is very similar to other Corydoras.
SizeOriginEase of keepFoodTempType
60 mm
S.America ...

Green Catfish - Corydoras aeneus - These classic scavengers are also very tolerant of varying water conditions and temperatures. Also available in albino form.

Nov 90 Colorado River Toad TFH Jul 91 Community Cichlids TFH Aug 91 Corucia zebrata (Giant Skink) TFH Oct 90 Corydora julii (catfish) TFH Apr 79 Corydoras (catfish) TFH Oct 92 Corydoras Melanistius (Black Sail Catfish) TFH Jun 89 Corydoras aeneus ...

Corydoras aeneus
SYN: Callichthys aeneus, Corydoras macrosteus, Hoplosternum aeneum
PD: The body is stocky and deep, with an arched back. Two rows of bony plates make up each side of the fish. The upper has 21-23 plates, while the lower 19-21.

For bottom feeders, get a school of six Corydoras catfish (Corydoras aeneus is a good choice since it's commonly available and inexpensive) and also add a bristle-nose catfish (Ancistrus spp.) to eat algae.

The Corydoras aeneus should be kept in a group of six or more with other community tank fish, such as small characins, livebearers and rasboras.

Very active but peaceful... (other names: Green Corydoras, Corydoras aeneus)
origin:
Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela ...

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