Bronze Cory

Corydoras Aeneus

Corydoras aeneus are available in a range of colours including albino, emerald green and the original bronze. Like other cory catfish they are not aggressive fish and should be kept with other such fish.

Bronze corydoras swim in the mid range and around the substrate of the aquarium. They will also swim quickly to the surface from time to time and take a gulp of air.

When kept as a group they will often move around in a loose school. The grouped fish often appear to be more relaxed with their surroundings and experience less stress. For this reason it is recommended that more than one corydoras aeneus is kept in each fishtank. With the many different colors to choose from it is possible to vary the selection.                                                          

Corydoras Sterbai Profile

Family - Lebiasinidae

Size - 8-10 cm but usually smaller

Fish Origin - South America

Water - Nuetral pH 7 with soft water. Do not add salt.

Temperature - 22-28°C

Feeding - Algae food and frozen bloodworms

Sexing - Typical Corydoras sex difference - the female is larger and rounder

Breeding - Eggs scattered on the aquarium glass and other objects

Aquarium - Corydoras aeneus is a social catfish

Corydoras Aenues Photograph

This photograph shows the emerald green form of the corydoras aeneus. The male at the front has a more triangular top fin than the female behind him.

Breeding Corydoras Sterbai

Bronze corydoras catfish are an easy catfish to spawn though the eggs are susceptible to fungus. Simple breeding requirements have kept the cost of these fish to a reasonable level.

To breed them feedon conditioning food such as bloodworms for a few weeks. Make a large water change the fish should begin erratic swimming followed by courtship interaction. The male and female will be seen in a 'T' position as they become closer to spawning. Eggs are quite large being easily seen. Expect the clutch to be laid all over the aquarium on surfaces such as wide leaves and the aquarium glass itself.

No parental care is offered to the eggs. After a few days they will hatch and small yolk bearing fry will be seen on the substrate. Start them on microworms once the yolk sac has been depleted. Consider adding methylene blue to the water if your eggs seem to always grow white fungus before they have time to hatch.

Feeding Corydoras Sterbai

Feed your bronze corydoras with your choice of spirulina fish food. In addition feed a live or frozen food weekly. Bloodworms are excellent for these catfish as their protein requirement.

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