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[ARRIVED 21-AUG-2025] Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras Aenus) 3-5cmCorydoras aeneus (Bronze Corydoras) Classic, hardy Corydoras for beginner and community aquariums Quick Facts Size: ~67 cm Tank size: 40L+ recommended Difficulty: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (46+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a reliable, beginner friendly fish You have a peaceful community aquarium You want consistent bottom level activity You are happy to keep a group Avoid if: You want a fish that survives on
Corydoras aeneus (Bronze Corydoras)
Classic, hardy Corydoras for beginner and community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: ~6–7 cm
- Tank size: 40L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (4–6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a reliable, beginner-friendly fish
- You have a peaceful community aquarium
- You want consistent bottom-level activity
- You are happy to keep a group
❌ Avoid if:
- You want a fish that survives on leftovers
- You plan to keep just one
- You use sharp or coarse gravel
- You keep aggressive or highly competitive fish
Why this fish?
Corydoras aeneus, commonly known as the Bronze Cory, is one of the most widely kept and trusted catfish in the aquarium hobby.
It is valued for its hardy nature, peaceful temperament, and constant activity along the bottom of the tank.
Common mistakes
- Keeping them alone instead of in groups
- Assuming they survive on leftover food
- Using sharp substrate → damages barbels
- Overcrowding the bottom of the tank
- Thinking they replace tank maintenance
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 4–6+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand preferred
- Water: Clean and stable
Pair with
- Sinking pellets / bottom feeder food
- Fine sand substrate
- Live plants
- Peaceful community fish
This is the baseline Corydoras species. If you understand how to care for this fish properly, most other cory species follow similar principles.
FAQ
Are Bronze Corydoras good for beginners?
Yes. They are one of the most beginner-friendly catfish when kept in proper conditions.
Can I keep just one?
No. Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 4–6.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They help pick at leftover food but still require proper feeding.
Do they need sand?
Soft sand is preferred to protect their barbels, though smooth substrate can also work.
What do they eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
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