{"product_id":"bronze-cory","title":"Bronze Cory – Corydoras aeneus","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aeneus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze Cory, Bronze Corydoras, Aeneus Cory\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronze Cory is a classic freshwater catfish and one of the most popular Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby. Known for its \u003cstrong\u003ebronze-to-olive coloration, peaceful temperament, hardy nature, and active bottom-dwelling behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is an excellent choice for both newer aquarists and established community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Corys spend much of their time exploring the bottom of the aquarium, searching through the substrate for food and interacting with other members of their group. They are social fish and become much more confident and active when maintained with others of their own species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5–3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–7.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a mature, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of usable bottom area. Fine sand or smooth gravel is preferred for comfortable foraging, along with plants, driftwood, rocks, shaded areas, and open substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Corys are naturally social and should be maintained in a group. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6 of the same species\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage confident, natural shoaling and foraging behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet consisting of quality sinking pellets or wafers supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and other appropriately sized foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Corys should \u003cstrong\u003enot be treated solely as aquarium cleanup fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although they readily search the substrate for food, they require regular intentional feeding and a nutritionally complete diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for peaceful freshwater community aquariums alongside compatible tetras, rasboras, danios, peaceful livebearers, dwarf cichlids, and other similarly sized non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural coloration, markings, size, and sex may vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term social well-being, we recommend keeping Bronze Corys in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe's Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52558866415896,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52558866448664,"sku":null,"price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52558866481432,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/aenus3.png?v=1787506976","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/bronze-cory","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}