Description

 

🐟 Gold Laser Corydoras – Striking Metallic Beauty for Peaceful Aquariums

The Gold Laser Corydoras (Corydoras sp. CW010) is one of the most dazzling and unique corydoras catfish varieties, instantly recognized by the brilliant metallic gold stripe running from its snout to tail against a sleek olive-to-bronze body. Endearing in appearance and behavior, this active schooling bottom-dweller makes a perfect addition to peaceful freshwater aquariums.

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🌿 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Corydoras sp. CW010
• Common Name: Gold Laser Cory
• Origin: Peru (Amazon tributaries)
• Adult Size: 6–7 cm (2.5–3 inches)
• Lifespan: 5–7 years (with good care)
• Temperament: Peaceful, social, active bottom-dweller
• Schooling Needs: Best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Minimum Tank Size: 80L (20 gallons)
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

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✨ Key Features

• 🌟 Golden Racing Stripe: Bold metallic line glows under aquarium lighting
• 🐠 Active Shoaler: Loves swimming in groups across the tank bottom
• 🧽 Excellent Cleanup Crew: Constantly sifts sand in search of leftover food
• 🌱 Aquarium-Safe: Does not harm plants or tank décor
• 🫂 Community Friendly: Ideal for peaceful tanks with small to medium fish

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🧠 Care Guide

✅ Tank Setup

• Substrate: Soft sand or fine smooth gravel to protect barbels
• Décor: Driftwood, smooth stones, and plants for shaded hiding spots
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate current mimicking natural streams
• Lighting: Low to moderate, with some shaded areas

✅ Feeding

• Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeder
• Foods: High-quality sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, blackworms
• Behavior: Will not compete aggressively for food—ensure some reaches the bottom

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🧩 Tank Mate Compatibility

Compatible With	Notes
✅ Tetras, Rasboras, Guppies, Platies	Peaceful mid/top dwellers
✅ Other Corydoras species	Can mix with Bronze, Sterbai, Panda, etc.
✅ Dwarf Shrimp & Snails	Safe, will not harm inverts
❌ Avoid Large Aggressive Fish	Cichlids, large barbs, or predatory species

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🔁 Breeding Info

• 🐟 Egg Layer: Lays eggs on glass, plants, or décor
• 🌱 Conditioning: Feed with live and frozen foods before spawning
• 📆 Spawning Trigger: Cooler water changes often encourage breeding
• 🍼 Fry Care: Remove adults after eggs are laid to prevent predation

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🌟 Why Choose the Gold Laser Cory?

The Gold Laser Corydoras is not just a hardworking bottom-dweller—it’s a showpiece. With its striking metallic gold stripe, peaceful schooling behavior, and easygoing care requirements, this fish adds both beauty and functionality to any freshwater community tank.

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✅ Stunning metallic gold stripe – true standout Corydoras
✅ Peaceful, community-friendly, and great for planted aquariums
✅ Perfect balance of beauty and utility as part of the clean-up crew

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🐟 Corydoras Mixing Compatibility Guide

Corydoras are peaceful, shoaling catfish that thrive in groups of 6 or more of the same species. Many variants can mix together if water parameters match, making them excellent for community aquariums. Below is a compatibility overview of the most popular Corydoras types, including dwarf species, unique variants, and close relatives.

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✅ Works Well Together

• Bronze Corydoras (C. aeneus) – Hardy, classic community Cory

• Albino Corydoras (C. aeneus variant) – Same species as Bronze, mixes freely

• Orange Venezuelan Cory (C. aeneus variant) – Compatible with Bronze & Albino

• Three-lined Cory (C. trilineatus) – Active shoaler, mixes with most Corys

• Pepper Corydoras (C. paleatus) – Hardy, does well with other mid-size Corys

• Pygmy Cory (C. pygmaeus) – Dwarf species, best in large shoals; can mix but may be outcompeted by bigger Corys

• Rust Corydoras (C. rabauti) – Peaceful, mixes with most small to medium Corys

• Smudge Spot Cory (C. similis) – Compact, active, works well in mixed groups

• Peru Corydoras (Sp. Peru, often C. elegans variant) – Peaceful, adaptable

• Gold Laser Cory (Corydoras sp. CW010) – Striking metallic stripe; compatible with most mid-size Corys

• Blackfin Catfish (Aspidoras sp. CW052) – Close cousin to Corydoras, peaceful, mixes well

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⚠️ Notes & Considerations

• Schooling: Always keep Corys in groups of 6+ of the same species for natural behavior. Mixed groups provide companionship, but each species prefers its own kind.

• Size Differences: Pygmy Corys (tiny) may be overshadowed by larger Corys. Best kept in large dedicated shoals or with other very small fish.

• Variants of C. aeneus (Bronze, Albino, Orange Venezuelan): Can mix freely as they are color morphs of the same species.

• Bottom Space: Ensure enough floor area in the aquarium; overcrowding bottom-dwellers can cause stress.

• Water Parameters: Most Corys prefer soft, slightly acidic to neutral water, but many adapt to standard community setups.

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🚫 Avoid Mixing With

• Aggressive or territorial bottom dwellers (large cichlids, loaches, etc.)

• Fin-nipping species that may stress Corys (Tiger Barbs, some Bettas)

• Very large predatory fish that see them as food

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🌟 Best Mixed Corydoras Combos

• Community Planted Tank: Bronze, Gold Laser, and Three-lined Corys

• Peaceful Nano Setup: Pygmy Corys with small tetras or rasboras

• Showpiece Bottom Mix: Gold Laser, Rust, and Smudge Spot for variety

• Hardy Beginner Mix: Bronze, Albino, and Pepper Corys