{"id":25748,"date":"2026-04-05T06:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25748"},"modified":"2026-04-05T06:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:21:40","slug":"bronze-corydoras-aeneus-3cm-catfish-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=bronze-corydoras-aeneus-3cm-catfish-2","title":{"rendered":"Bronze Corydoras Aeneus 3cm Catfish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bronze Corydoras Aeneus 3cm Catfish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Bronze Corydoras Aeneus, also known as the Bronze Cory, is a popular freshwater fish known for its peaceful nature and unique armored appearance. They typically grow up to 3 inches in length and are a staple in community aquariums due to their bottom-dwelling, scavenging habits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to South America, these fish are found in a variety of freshwater habitats ranging from slow-moving rivers to stagnant ponds. They are adaptable and hardy, making them ideal for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Omnivores by nature, Bronze Corydoras thrive on a varied diet. High-quality sinking pellets or wafers should form the basis of their diet, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> They are best suited to community tanks with other peaceful fish. Ideal tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, guppies, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish that may harm these gentle bottom dwellers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Bronze Corydoras are notably peaceful and social. They prefer the company of their own kind and should be kept in groups of at least 5 to 6 for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> These fish are perfect for both novice and experienced aquarists. They are not demanding in terms of care and can tolerate a range of water conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 72-79\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.0-7.8<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: 2-25 dGH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular water changes and a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots are recommended to maintain their health and happiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[videopress 1C5taHDd w=1920 h=1080]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2874,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[44,21,314],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25748","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-clean-up-crew","7":"product_cat-corydoras","8":"product_cat-temperate-fish","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/25748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=25748"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=25748"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=25748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}