Corydoras Aeneus

Corydoras Aeneus, also known as the bronze cory, is a small, peaceful catfish with a bronze coloured body and a metallic green sheen, often found in community tanks due to its gentle nature. Our Corydoras aeneus for sale grow to around 6 to 7cm and help keep the substrate clean by eating leftover food, though they still need sinking food of their own.

Location

These catfish are widespread across South America, where they live in slow flowing rivers and streams with warm water and a gentle flow.

Diet

Omnivores, they feed on sinking pellets and wafers, bloodworms, and some vegetable matter. Their scavenging habits contribute to the overall cleanliness of the aquarium.

Care

Corydoras Aeneus thrive in temperatures between 22 and 26°C. They prefer soft sand or smooth gravel substrates that protect their sensitive barbels, and should be kept in groups of six or more.

Habitat

In the wild, these catfish live in slow flowing waters with soft, sandy substrates. Provide similar conditions in your aquarium with fine sand and gentle filtration.

Breeding

Breeding Corydoras Aeneus is relatively easy, and the fry should be kept in a separate tank to protect them from adult fish. Ensure stable water conditions for successful spawning.

Mix them with other corys such as our albino corydoras or peppered corydoras, or browse all our corydoras. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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