How big do bronze corydoras get?

Overview

Synonyms	Callichthys aeneus, Corydoras macrosteus, Corydoras microps, Corydoras schulzei, Hoplosoma aeneum
Maximum Size	7.5cm (3”)
Water Parameters	Will acclimatise to a wide range of water conditions, providing that good water quality is maintained.
Temperature	18-28 deg C (64-82 deg F)
Compatibility	Community

Are Cory catfish blind?

But are Albino Cory Catfish blind? No, they’re not blind. While they may seem to be clumsy and fumble around, they are more likely to have poor eyesight than they are to be blind.

How do you breed corydoras?

The breeding fish will get in the “T position” in which the female swims up to the male’s abdomen. The male will release sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female lays the eggs into her pelvic fin before choosing a spot to place them. The eggs will be all over the aquarium in small groups of about 4-12 eggs.

How do you breed bronze corys?

Fill the aquarium with water about 5 degrees cooler than that which is in the aquarium. The males generally start chasing the females right away. After about two hours, they should begin spawning. The fish assume a “T” position, with the male being the top of the “T” and the female being the base.

Are bronze corys Hardy?

The bronze corydoras, also known as a bronze cory or a green cory, is a small, tropical freshwater catfish that ranks among the most popular catfish kept in home freshwater aquariums. These fish are easy to care for and hardy, but they are somewhat shy.

Can you mix different Corydoras?

Corydoras Behavior/Compatibility Different species can be mixed, and they will often group together. For best results, they should be purchased in groups of 5 or more.

Do Cory Cats sting?

Not only are the fins sharp, but most cories possess a mild venom that can cause pain for several hours. It isn’t likely to land you in the hospital or anything of the sort (unless you have an allergy), but it hurts like a bee sting.

Are corys easy to breed?

If you are an inpatient breeder and want to get your corydoras population up as quickly as possible, you will be glad to know that they are extremely easy to breed. You may even get between 15-20 healthy fish from one spawning session.

Will corydoras eat their own fry?

They’re certainly capable of eating their own eggs or wrigglers. The eggs hatch in three to five days depending on the temperature and species. The tiny wrigglers (with yolk-sac attached) can be observed on the aquarium bottom.

Can corydoras crossbreed?

Yes, my 6 gold laser and my 7 albino bronze corys, both with males and females in the group, have been crossbreeding for more than 2 years and I even raised their hybrid kids. But it really depends, they need to be closely related.