Bronze Corydoras

Corydoras are peaceful and mix well with small, non-aggressive community fish. Suitable tankmates include small tetras, rasboras, and peaceful gouramis with similar water needs. Avoid large predatory fish and aggressive species that will stress or prey on cories. Provide plenty of soft substrate and hiding places so cories can exhibit natural foraging.

Keep cories in groups to encourage social behavior and reduce the risk of lethargy. Quarantine new additions to protect the established group from parasites or disease. Match water parameters across species to avoid chronic stress and ensure compatibility. Balanced feeding distribution prevents larger midwater fish from monopolizing meals.

Bronze corydoras prefer soft sand or very fine gravel to protect delicate barbels. Provide abundant hiding spots, driftwood, and low to moderate lighting to encourage natural behavior. Keep them in groups of six or more; schooling reduces stress and encourages activity. Maintain stable water quality with gentle filtration and frequent small water changes.

Avoid sharp substrate that can damage barbels and reduce their ability to forage comfortably. Provide open spaces for sifting and foraging as well as planted margins for retreat. Quarantine new arrivals to prevent introducing parasites to a peaceful bottom community. Ensure tanks are cycled and mature before adding cories to support their scavenging needs.

Corydoras are detritivores; offer sinking pellets and wafers formulated for bottom feeders. Supplement with frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp for protein variety. Provide occasional vegetable-based wafers to balance their diet and support digestion. Feed small amounts once or twice daily; ensure food reaches the bottom promptly.

Rotate food types to prevent deficiencies and observe for equal access among group members. Avoid overfeeding which fouls substrate and reduces oxygen levels in the bottom layer. Juveniles need finer particles and more frequent feeding until they reach adult size. Good nutrition combined with clean substrate supports long-term barbels health and activity.

Corydoras spawn in pairs or groups; eggs are attached to plants or decor and guarded briefly. Condition breeders with frozen bloodworms and high-quality sinking pellets to stimulate spawning. Remove adults after eggs are laid if adults are likely to eat eggs in community setups. Raise fry initially on infusoria then progress to baby brine shrimp and finely crushed foods.

Maintain pristine water and gentle aeration for higher fry survival and robust juvenile growth. Document successful parent combinations and water parameters to refine breeding setups. Separate size classes as juveniles grow to prevent cannibalism and ensure uniform development. Careful husbandry and clean substrate are essential for successful cories breeding outcomes.