Green corydora ( 6 pcs)

Description

Size: based on availability 

Overview

• Scientific name: Corydoras aeneus (part of the broader Bronze/Green Cory complex)

• Adult size: ~6 cm (2.5″)
• Lifespan: 5–10 years in well-kept aquaria

🌿 Appearance

• Olive-green to bronze body with iridescent reflections

  • Lighter, usually pale belly

  • Armored with bony scutes and small barbels used for sifting substrate

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  🏠 Tank & Water Conditions

  • Tank size: Minimum 40 L (10 gal) for a small group; larger tanks (~80 L/20 gal) are ideal

  • Temperature: 21–27 °C (70–81 °F)
  • pH & hardness: pH 6.0–7.5; soft to moderately hard, 2–15 °dGH
  • Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel to protect barbels
  • Decor: Plenty of live plants, driftwood, and hiding spots—preferably a gentle flow filter

• 🐠 Social Behavior & Tank Mates

  • Schooling fish: Keep at least 5–6 individuals for healthy social interaction

  • Temperament: Peaceful bottom-dwellers, best with calm community fish like tetras, rasboras, dwarf gouramis, and livebearers

🥗 Diet

• Omnivores: Feed sinking pellets or wafers, supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia

• Offer variety daily and avoid using them solely as a cleanup crew—maintain regular feeding schedules

🎣 Breeding

• Relatively easy: Induce spawning through cool water changes, increased oxygenation, and high-protein diet

• Females scatter eggs on submerged surfaces; to protect fry, separate eggs or adults post-spawning

✅ Quick Care Tips

• Stay on top of regular water changes and monitor water parameters—high ammonia and nitrites are harmful

• • Watch their air-gulping behavior—occasional surface gulps are normal, but frequent visits may signal low oxygen or poor water quality

  • Avoid sharp substrate and provide a richly decorated tank with ample vegetation

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  Why Green Corydoras are Great for Your Tank:

  • Hardy and forgiving—excellent for beginners

  • Active and entertaining, adding lively bottom activity

  • Help clean up leftovers without stirring up substrate too much

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