24K Yellow Gold Guppy Male
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Black Venezuelan Cory
Corydoras and Catfish
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Regular PriceR150,00
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The Black Venezuelan Cory (Corydoras schultzei) is one of the most striking bottom-dwellers in the hobby, featuring a rich chocolate to jet-black colouration that looks absolutely stunning against white sand or bright green plants. These are not cheap corydoras for a reason: C. schultzei lay fewer eggs than most species, hatch rates are lower, and raising the fry demands more care, which is reflected in the rarity and quality of well-bred specimens.
Keep a group of at least six black venezuelan corys, but 8–12 is where they really shine, snuffling through the substrate in tight, confident formation as nature intended. They genuinely prefer a lower pH, around 6.5 is ideal, and are more sensitive to nitrates than most corys, so consistent water changes and a smooth, fine sandy substrate to protect their delicate barbels are non-negotiable.
These are hardy, sociable tank mates for other peaceful shoaling fish and will comfortably share space with other cory catfish species, though they will not interbreed. Feed high-quality sinking wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and live blackworms, foods that actually reach the bottom before the mid-water fish get there first. The black venezuelan cory is a genuine collector’s cory.
| Scientific Name | Corydoras schultzei |
|---|---|
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| Origin | South America |
| Breeding | Egg layer |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Tank Level | Bottom-dweller |
| Lifespan | Up to 6 years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 60L |
| Size | 6 cm |
| Difficulty | Easy–Intermediate |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Temperature | 22–28°C |
Quick Care Tips
- Social: Keep in groups of six or more; they are much more active and confident in a larger group.
- Substrate: A planted tank with fine sand is essential. Avoid sharp gravel, as it can damage their delicate barbels (whiskers).
- Diet: High-quality sinking pellets should be the staple, supplemented with frozen foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms.
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