Orange Venezuelan Corydora

Description

 

🧡 Orange Venezuelan Corydora – A Splash of Copper Charm for Your Tank 🐟🌿

Add a warm burst of color to your aquarium floor with the Orange Venezuelan Corydora, a stunning variant of Corydoras aeneus. Bred for its vibrant orange-copper flanks and contrasting darker dorsal shading, this peaceful catfish stands out among other Corydoras while retaining the species’ well-loved hardiness and friendly behavior.

Perfect for planted tanks and community aquariums, this active bottom-dweller is ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

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🌟 Key Features

• 🧡 Unique Color Morph: Rich orange-to-copper body with a slight iridescent glow
• 🐠 Peaceful & Social: Schooling fish that love the company of their own kind
• 🧽 Bottom Cleaners: Constantly scavenging for leftover food
• 🌿 Plant-Safe: Will not disturb plants or aquascapes
• 💪 Hardy & Adaptable: Excellent choice for a wide range of water conditions

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📏 Size & Lifespan

• 🔹 Adult Size: 5 – 6.5 cm (2 – 2.5 inches)
• ⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 8 years

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🌊 Water Parameters

• 💧 Temperature: 21°C – 24°C
• 🌡 pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• ⚖️ GH: 4 – 12
• 💦 TDS: 100 – 200 ppm
• 💨 Oxygen: High oxygenation preferred

🧪 Soft to moderately hard water is best; ensure good filtration and gentle current.

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🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Orange Venezuelan Corys are omnivorous and love variety:

• 🍽️ Sinking pellets and wafers
• 🐛 Live or frozen foods: bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
• 🌿 Blanched veggies (zucchini, cucumber, spinach)

✅ Feed once or twice daily. Always ensure food reaches the bottom.

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🧑‍🔧 Care Guide

Care Factor	Recommendation
✅ Tank Size	60L minimum; 90L+ ideal for groups
🪨 Substrate	Fine sand or smooth gravel to protect sensitive barbels
🌿 Décor	Use driftwood, plants, and hiding spots
💡 Lighting	Moderate to low lighting preferred
🔄 Water Changes	25–30% weekly for optimal health and clarity
🌬 Aeration	Gentle water movement and surface agitation advised

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🤝 Tank Mate Compatibility

Orange Venezuelan Corydoras are peaceful and community-safe.

✅ Compatible With	❌ Avoid With
🐠 Tetras (Neon, Ember, Rummy)	🐟 Aggressive or large predatory fish
🐟 Rasboras, Guppies	🐠 Fast or boisterous species
🦐 Shrimp (Amano, Cherry)	🦀 Crayfish or large predatory inverts
🐌 Snails, Otocinclus	❌ Territorial cichlids (unless dwarf)

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💡 Pro Tips

• 👯‍♂️ Keep in groups of 5 or more for confidence and natural schooling
• 🫧 Occasionally surface-breathe—this is normal for Corys
• 🧽 Great for keeping substrate clean in peaceful aquascapes
• ⚠️ Avoid sharp gravel or strong water flow

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🛍️ Perfect For:

✅ Beginners and advanced hobbyists alike
✅ Peaceful, planted aquariums
✅ Those wanting a colorful Cory variant
✅ Shrimp- and plant-safe community tanks

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Brighten your aquarium with the copper glow of the Orange Venezuelan Corydora—a hardy, active bottom-dweller that’s as functional as it is beautiful! 🧡🐟🌱

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🐟 Corydoras Mixing Compatibility Guide

✅ Best Mixed Cory Combos (Similar Size & Behavior):

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🧠 Tips for Mixing Corys:

• ✅ Keep at least 3–4 of each variant (6+ preferred per type)

• ✅ Choose species with similar temperature ranges (±2°C)

• ✅ Provide lots of hiding spots, soft substrate, and a peaceful tank

• ✅ Avoid mixing with large, aggressive bottom feeders (e.g. loaches, crayfish)

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⚠️ Avoid Mixing:

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💡 Best Practices:

• Use sand substrate to protect their barbels

• Feed sinking pellets & varied protein-rich foods

• Perform regular water changes (20–30% weekly)

• Keep in groups of at least 5–6 per type, or mix small groups with caution