Orange Venezuela Cory

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 20-gallon long or larger for six or more
• Adult size About 2.5–2.8 in (6–7 cm)
• Temperature 72–79°F (22–26°C)
• Water chemistry pH 6.5–7.8
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Keep a group in a mature aquarium with smooth sand, open foraging space and shaded cover. Choose peaceful tankmates and leave clear access to food on the bottom.

Diet

Offer fine sinking foods with animal protein and supplement with small frozen invertebrates such as daphnia. Distribute food so the whole group can feed.

Species notes

Orange Venezuela cory (Osteogaster aenea group). The orange trade form is also sold under the name Corydoras venezuelanus.