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Bronze Corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

Family: Callichthyidae

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The bronze corydoras is one of the most widely kept bottom-dwellers in the hobby. Its metallic bronze-green flanks and peaceful temperament make it a staple of community tanks. Like all corydoras it requires fine sand to protect its sensitive barbels and prefers groups of six or more.

Keeping this species

diet
Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, bloodworms, daphnia
lifespan
10+ years
max size
7 cm (2.8 in)
tank size
20 gallons minimum
school size
6+
temperament
Peaceful, schooling

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Water it likes

ph
6.0–7.5
ammonia
0 ppm
nitrate
<20 ppm
hardness
2–15 dGH
temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

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