Bronze corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)

Familia: Callichthyidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los calictíidos, originario de Sudamérica (de Trinidad al norte de Argentina). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
25–28 °C
pH
6–8
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
5.2–7.5 cm
Tanque mínimo
75 L
Capa de nado
Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 6+
Dificultad
Fácil
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
南美洲（特立尼达至阿根廷北部）

Descripción de la especie

Corydoras aeneus is a Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5.2–7.5 cm of adult fish at 25–28 °C. Related profiles: Corydoras paleatus, Corydoras panda, Corydoras sterbai.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Dieta
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Bronze corydoras?

Fácil de cuidar. Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Bronze corydoras?

Rango ideal: 25–28 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Bronze corydoras y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 5.2–7.5 cm. Mínimo 75 L.

¿Qué come Bronze corydoras?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Bronze corydoras con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Bronze corydoras?

De 南美洲（特立尼达至阿根廷北部）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce Bronze corydoras?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.