About the Bronze Corydoras
Name: Bronze Corydoras
Max Size: Up to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Recommend pH: 6.0-8.0
Recommended Temperature (Β°F): 72-78Β°F (22-26Β°C)
Diet: Bronze Corydoras are omnivorous bottom-dwellers. They have a scavenging nature and will eat various types of food. They primarily feed on small invertebrates, insect larvae, and organic debris found in the substrate. In the aquarium, they can be fed a balanced diet of high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. It is essential to provide sinking foods for them to reach their feeding area.
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Schooling Fish (Bronze Corydoras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals to create a natural social structure and promote their well-being.)
Possible types of tank mates: Bronze Corydoras are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish. They are compatible with small tetras, rasboras, guppies, dwarf gouramis, and other non-aggressive species that won't outcompete them for food. Avoid keeping them with large or aggressive fish that may intimidate or harm them.
Behavior: Bronze Corydoras, also known as Green Corydoras or Bronze Catfish, are popular freshwater aquarium fish known for their charming appearance and active nature. They have a bronze-brown body coloration with a shimmering metallic sheen, which adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium. Bronze Corydoras are bottom-dwelling fish that spend much of their time scavenging and searching for food in the substrate. They have a peaceful demeanor and tend to form tight-knit groups, moving in a synchronized manner. They are known for their amusing behavior of "Corydoras shuffle," where they wiggle and move their fins rapidly while exploring the aquarium.
Fun Fact: Bronze Corydoras possess a unique adaptation that sets them apart from other fish species - they have a modified, bony plate on their body known as a "corselet." This corselet acts as a protective shield, providing them with extra defense against potential predators. Additionally, Bronze Corydoras are capable of producing audible sounds. When stressed or during courtship rituals, they can make clicking or squeaking sounds by contracting their pectoral spines against the corselet. These fascinating characteristics make Bronze Corydoras not only visually appealing but also interesting and entertaining aquarium inhabitants.