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Bronze Cory
Osteogaster aenea
Bronze or green reflections and a darker flank area are familiar features of fish sold under this name; lighting changes their appearance.
- Adult length
- Up to 7.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 21–27 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Usually inhabits quiet, shallow waters with soft bottoms, also occurring in flowing water and often schooling near the bed.
Provide a group, bottom space and a varied sinking diet. Small shrimp may be eaten.
Appearance and identification
Albino and long-finned forms are the same species. Laser and black-cory trade names cannot be assigned to this species by colour alone.
Floor and movement space
An 80 × 30 cm base; plan for the adult group and foraging space.
Aquarium environment
Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space. These fish still need deliberate feeding.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitably sized sinking food and a varied diet. Leftovers are not enough.
Same-species behaviour
Keep at least six.
Compatibility limits
Choose appropriately sized peaceful companions. Small shrimp may be eaten.