Bronze corydora ( 6 pcs)

Description

Size: based on availability 

🐟 About Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)

• Origin & Habitat
  Native to South American rivers and floodplains (Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad), thriving in slow-moving or shallow waters with soft substrates

• Appearance & Size
  Adults reach 6–7 cm (2.5–3″) with a metallic olive-bronze or greenish sheen, lighter belly, and armored bony plates .

• Lifespan
  Can live 5–10 years in well-maintained tanks; commonly 3–5 years in average setup

🏠 Tank Conditions & Setup

• Tank Size:

  • Minimum 20 gal (≈75 L) for a small group; more space preferred

  • Shallow, longer tanks mimic natural habitats
• Water Parameters:
• Temp: 21–27 °C (70–81 °F)
• pH: 5.8–7.5 (5.5–8.0 range tolerated)
• Hardness: 5–20 °dH
• Substrate & Decor:
  Soft sand or smooth gravel—protects barbels. Provide plenty of hiding spots using live plants, driftwood, and caves. Subdued lighting helps them feel secure
• Filtration & Water Quality:
  Gentle, well-oxygenated flow; weekly water changes (20–50%) and substrate cleaning—barbel infection prevention

🐠 Social Behavior & Tank Mates

• Schooling Needs:
  Keep groups of 6+; they form tight shoals and show more activity when with conspecifics

• Temperament:
  Very peaceful and shy—ideal for community tanks
• Compatible Tankmates:
  Other Corydoras species, small tetras, rasboras, livebearers (guppies, swordtails), Otocinclus, snails
• Avoid:
  Aggressive or large fish—cichlids, barbs—that may harm barbels or outcompete them

🥗 Diet & Feeding

• Omnivorous bottom-feeders:
  Accept sinking pellets, wafers; supplement with frozen/live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, veggies

• Feeding Tips:
  Use sinking foods placed near them—fast midwater feeders may eat before them

🐣 Breeding

• Relatively easy breeders:
  Trigger spawning by cooler water change and high-protein diet; eggs laid on glass/plants

• Post-spawning care:
  Eggs hatch in ~3–7 days; parents may eat eggs—use spawning tank or remove eggs

✅ Quick Care Checklist

• Tank size: ≥ 75 L with sand substrate

• Water: stable temp/pH, gentle filtration

• School: groups of 6+

• Tank mates: peaceful community fish

• Feeding: sinking pellets + protein treats

• Maintenance: weekly water & substrate cleaning