Orange Venezuela Corydoras – Corydoras aeneus (Venezuelan Orange Cory Catfish)

Orange Venezuela Corydoras – Corydoras aeneus (Venezuelan Orange Cory Catfish)

The Orange Venezuela Corydoras is a vibrant and friendly bottom-dweller loved for its striking copper-orange body and playful personality. A selectively bred variant of the classic Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus), this peaceful catfish adds both color and charm to any freshwater community aquarium.

Orange Venezuela Cories are active scavengers that help keep your substrate clean by foraging for leftover food. Their social nature makes them thrive best in groups, where they display schooling behaviors and playful interactions.

Features:

• 🐟 Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus
• 🌎 Origin: Venezuela (tank-bred variant of the Bronze Corydoras)
• 🌈 Coloration: Metallic orange to copper body with darker dorsal area
• 💧 Temperament: Peaceful and social bottom-dweller
• 🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – prefers sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods
• 🪸 Tank Level: Bottom

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–79°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• KH: 2–12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
• Environment: Smooth substrate (sand preferred) with plants, wood, and shaded areas

Behavior & Compatibility:
Keep in groups of 5 or more for best activity and social behavior. Compatible with tetras, rasboras, livebearers, dwarf cichlids, and shrimp. Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are Orange Venezuela Corydoras peaceful?
A: Yes — they’re peaceful and perfect for community aquariums.

Q: How many should I keep together?
A: Keep at least 5 or more for natural schooling behavior and comfort.

Q: What do they eat?
A: They enjoy sinking pellets, algae wafers, and frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp.

Q: Will they clean the tank?
A: They help by eating leftover food from the substrate but still need regular feedings.

Q: Can I keep them with shrimp or snails?
A: Absolutely! They are gentle and completely safe with shrimp, snails, and other peaceful tankmates.