Orange Venezuela Corydoras – Corydoras venezuelanus

Orange Venezuela Corydoras (Corydoras venezuelanus) is a beautiful, intensely colored cultivated form of the well-known Bronze Corydoras. It impresses with its vibrant orange base color and gentle metallic sheen, making it a true eye-catcher at the bottom of the tank.

This species is peaceful, active, and social, ideal for planted community aquariums with a fine sand substrate. In groups of at least six, the Corydoras displays its full, natural social behavior.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish Size: M (2.5–3 cm)
🌎 Origin: Bred form – originally Venezuela
🌡️ Temperature: 22–27 °C
💧 pH Value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total Hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social Behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 individuals)
🌾 Aquarium: From 60 l, planted, with sand substrate & peaceful tankmates

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Particularly fond of Artemia, Cyclops, and food tablets.

💡 Tip:
A soft sand substrate protects the sensitive barbels. With dimmed lighting and leaves in the aquarium, the orange colors glow particularly intensely.

👉 Conclusion:
The Orange Venezuela Corydoras (Corydoras venezuelanus) is a colorful, peaceful bottom-dwelling fish – perfect for planted community aquariums of any size.