Venezuelan Orange Cory

🐟 Venezuelan Orange Cory (Corydoras aeneus “Venezuela Orange”)

Add vibrant colour and lively bottom activity to your aquarium with the stunning Venezuelan Orange Cory. This beautiful variant of the Bronze Corydoras features a rich orange to copper body with contrasting darker markings, making it a standout among bottom-dwelling fish.

Peaceful, social, and constantly active, these Corys bring both functionality and eye-catching colour to community and planted aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Venezuelan Orange Corys?

🟠 Bright orange to copper body coloration
🐟 Peaceful and highly social bottom-dweller
🧼 Helps clean leftover food from substrate
👥 Active shoaling behaviour
⭐ Colourful upgrade to the classic Bronze Cory

In groups, Venezuelan Orange Corys move together across the substrate, foraging and adding constant, gentle movement to the lower levels of the tank.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus “Venezuela Orange”
📛 Common Name: Venezuelan Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange Cory is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a colourful, active, and reliable bottom-dwelling fish that adds both beauty and function to community aquariums.