Venezuelan Black Cory

🐟 Venezuelan Black Cory (Corydoras schultzei)

Add striking contrast and smooth, velvety tones to your aquarium with the beautiful Venezuelan Black Cory. This stunning Corydoras variety features deep charcoal to jet-black coloration with a subtle sheen, making it a standout bottom-dweller in planted and community aquariums.

Peaceful, social, and constantly active, these Corys bring both elegance and utility to the lower levels of your tank.

🌿 Why Choose Venezuelan Black Corys?

⚫ Deep black, velvety body colour
🐟 Peaceful and highly social bottom-dweller
🧼 Helps clean leftover food from substrate
👥 Active shoaling behaviour
⭐ Unique and premium Corydoras variety

In groups, Venezuelan Black Corys move together across the substrate, foraging and adding constant, gentle activity to the aquarium floor.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Corydoras schultzei (often sold as Venezuelan Black)
📛 Common Name: Venezuelan Black Cory
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~5–6 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 22–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ strongly recommended

Venezuelan Black Corys thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with soft sand or fine substrate, gentle flow, and plenty of open bottom space for natural foraging.

🐠 Compatibility

Excellent for peaceful community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include tetras, rasboras, gouramis, guppies, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid aggressive fish or rough substrates.

⚠️ Important Notes

As a shoaling species, Venezuelan Black Corys must be kept in groups to feel secure and display natural behaviour. A soft substrate is essential to protect their sensitive barbels. Ensure they receive proper sinking foods rather than relying on leftovers.

The Venezuelan Black Cory is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a unique, elegant, and active bottom-dwelling fish that adds both contrast and function to community aquariums.