✅ Level: Easy — a grateful, peaceful bottom-dweller for the community aquarium.

Corydoras Aeneus (Osteogaster Aenea), also known as the Bronze Corydoras, is one of the most popular and reliable bottom-dwellers in the hobby. Peaceful, social, and always searching for food scraps on the bottom — a useful and fun addition to almost any community aquarium.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Collection & warranty

• Available for collection only at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store upon collection
• Don't hesitate to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting

✂️ Care

Keep in a school of at least 6 individuals — Corydoras are social animals that feel most comfortable in a group. Choose a soft, non-sharp substrate such as sand to protect their delicate barbels. As a substrate spawner, this species lays its eggs on a flat surface such as glass or leaves.

🐠 Combination tip

Completely peaceful and excellent to combine with almost all other calm community fish, such as tetras, dwarf gouramis, and shrimp.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which substrate is best for this fish?
A soft, non-sharp substrate such as sand is best to protect the delicate barbels of the Corydoras.

How many individuals should I buy at minimum?
At least 6 individuals — Corydoras are social animals that feel most comfortable in a group.

Is this fish suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, Corydoras Aeneus is completely peaceful and excellent to combine with shrimp.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.