Southern Green Corydora (Emerald Green)

🐟 Southern Green Corydora – Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name: Corydoras splendens
Common Names: Southern Green Cory, Green Cory Catfish, sometimes misidentified as Bronze Cory (C. aeneus)

🔹 Basics

• Size: 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm)
• Lifespan: 5–10 years
• Tank Size: 20+ gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful, social
• Care Level: Easy

🌊 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Flow: Low to moderate

🏡 Tank Setup

• Keep in groups of 5–6 or more
• Use soft sand substrate to protect barbels
• Add plants, driftwood, and hiding spots
• Leave some open space for foraging
• Compatible with most peaceful community fish

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Omnivore
• Foods: Sinking pellets, algae wafers, bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
• Feeding Tip: Feed at bottom of tank where they forage

🎨 Appearance

• Subtle green-bronze body with a slightly metallic sheen
• Classic Corydoras shape with short whisker-like barbels
• Sometimes called “Green Cory” due to light reflecting off the skin giving a greenish shimmer