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Venezuelan Corydoras
Corydoras venezuelanus
Family: Callichthyidae
Venezuelan corydoras is similar to the bronze corydoras but displays more orange-red colouration on the pectoral and dorsal fins, especially in males. It is hardy, adaptable, and makes an excellent beginner corydoras.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – sinking wafers, pellets, bloodworms
- lifespan
- 8–10 years
- max size
- 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- school size
- 6+
- temperament
- Peaceful, schooling
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–8.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–20 dGH
- temperature
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
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