All fish / Callichthyidae

Bronze corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

Also known as cory, corydoras, bronze cory, albino cory, 青鼠, 鼠鱼

Armoured catfish that sifts sand with its whiskers. Also sold as an albino form.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

7 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °C

pH

6 to 8

Smallest tank

60 litres

Keep as

Groups of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking wafers, frozen bloodworm

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

South America, widespread

Breeding

Lays sticky eggs on the glass after a cool water change; the 'T-position' spawn is typical.

Good to know

Use sand or smooth gravel; sharp substrate wears down the barbels.