Our Guide To Keeping Orange Bronze Cory Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras aeneus
   • Common name: Orange Bronze Cory
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: South America, Amazon River basin
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Orange Bronze Corys prefer a tank with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places like caves, driftwood, and plants.
   • Provide areas with gentle water flow as well as still areas to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Orange Bronze Corys prefer slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle filtration system is suitable to maintain water quality without creating strong currents.

5. Diet:

   • Orange Bronze Corys are omnivores and accept a variety of foods including sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
   • Feed them a balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition and health.

6. Tank mates:

   • Orange Bronze Corys are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, and peaceful barbs.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or larger fish that may intimidate them.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Orange Bronze Corys are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish that enjoy being kept in groups of at least six individuals.
   • They are compatible with a wide range of community fish and make excellent tank mates.