{"product_id":"green-cory","title":"Green Cory","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring active life and metallic brilliance to your tank with the \u003cb\u003eGreen Corydora\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCorydoras aeneus\u003c\/i\u003e), also commonly known as the Green Bronze Corydoras. Famous for their peaceful nature, playful bottom-dwelling behavior, and striking emerald-bronze iridescence, these energetic scavengers are an essential addition to any community aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Overview \u0026amp; Quick Stats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCorydoras aeneus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 to 3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore \/ Sinking bottom feeder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 79°F (22°C – 26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Corydora is native to the tropical freshwater rivers, slow-moving streams, and flooded forest basins of \u003cb\u003eSouth America\u003c\/b\u003e. They are widely distributed across countries like Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad, Brazil, and Argentina, where they inhabit shallow, soft-bottomed waters rich in leaf litter and vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Corydoras are extremely hardy and adaptable, making them one of the best freshwater fish for beginners and experienced fishkeepers alike. Keep water parameters stable with regular partial water changes (20–25% weekly) and reliable filtration. Because they use their delicate barbels to sift through the substrate for food, maintain clean water to prevent bacterial barbel erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eminimum tank size of 20 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended. Corydoras are obligate schooling fish that thrive best when kept in groups of \u003cb\u003e6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e. A longer footprint (such as a 20-gallon Long) is preferred over tall tanks to provide ample surface area for swimming and foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs classic bottom-feeding scavengers, Green Corys will happily clean up leftover food that falls to the tank floor, but they require a dedicated diet to stay healthy. Feed them high-quality \u003cb\u003esinking catfish pellets, algae wafers, and sinking micro-granules\u003c\/b\u003e. Treat them regularly with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp to maintain vibrant coloration and optimal vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Environment \u0026amp; Aquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth sand or fine, rounded gravel is critical to protect their sensitive facial barbels from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of cover using live or silk aquatic plants (such as Java Fern, Anubias, and Cryptocoryne), smooth rocks, and driftwood branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e Low to moderate water flow mimics their natural riverbed habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Access:\u003c\/b\u003e Corydoras occasionally dart to the water surface to gulp atmospheric air—ensure open surface space for this natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Corydora is a gentle, highly peaceful community fish that gets along with nearly any non-aggressive aquarium species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Tetras, Cardinal Tetras, Guppies, Platies, Zebra Danios, Harlequin Rasboras, Dwarf Gouramis, Angelfish, Cherry Shrimp, and Mystery Snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, aggressive, or territorial cichlids (such as Oscars or Jack Dempseys) that may see small catfish as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Green Corydoras in a home aquarium is straightforward and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e Set up a dedicated breeding tank with soft water, a sand bottom, and fine-leaved plants or mops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/b\u003e Trigger spawning by performing a cool water change (dropping tank temperature by 2–4°F) to simulate natural South American rainstorms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpawning Behavior:\u003c\/b\u003e The female carries fertilized eggs in a pouch formed by her pelvic fins and deposits them onto aquarium glass, plant leaves, or smooth surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFry Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Remove the adult fish after egg-laying to prevent egg consumption. Eggs typically hatch in 3 to 5 days, and fry can be fed baby brine shrimp or finely crushed micro-foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. 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