Bronze corydoras size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 6.5 cm. The largest on record measured 7.5 cm (standard length). The largest of the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef (Salt-and-pepper Catfish is the smallest, 2 cm).

Bronze corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 80 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Bronze corydoras water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).

Bronze corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Black skirt tetra, Diamond tetra, and Silver hatchetfish.

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Bronze corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

It sifts sand with its barbels, then darts up for a gulp of air.

The Bronze corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 6.5 cm; the largest on record measured 7.5 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 80 cm long and water at 22–27 °C.

Size: 6.5 cm
Smallest tank: 80 cm
Temperature: 22–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature22–27 °C

pH6.0–7.6

Hardness2–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres36 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres60 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres130 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres240 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres288 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along80 species

and 56 more species

Caution8 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together11 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 7.5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyCallichthyidae
GenusCorydoras
SpeciesCorydoras aeneus
Described byGill, 1858

In other languages

English: Bronze Cory
German: Metallpanzerwels
French: Aeneus
Russian: Бронзовый панцирник

Quick answers

Bronze corydoras size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 6.5 cm. The largest on record measured 7.5 cm (standard length). The largest of the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef (Salt-and-pepper Catfish is the smallest, 2 cm).
Bronze corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 80 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Bronze corydoras water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).
Bronze corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Black skirt tetra, Diamond tetra, and Silver hatchetfish.
Bronze corydoras: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Bronze corydoras and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.