{"product_id":"cw217-hoplisoma-sp-cory-catfish-wild-caught-adults-currently-breeding-copy","title":"Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) – UK Tank Bred Cory Catfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #272121;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f41a1a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFREE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f10e0e; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePACKAGING\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d71414; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAND \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eb0a0a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOSTAGE (ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 24)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) – Tank Bred Cory Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most popular and well-loved Cory Catfish in the aquarium hobby. Known for its attractive bronze colouration, peaceful temperament and active personality, the Bronze Cory makes an excellent addition to planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fish offered are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehealthy, tank-bred specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, raised in aquarium conditions and carefully maintained to ensure they are strong, active and well established before being offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras are hardy, social and relatively easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Shrimp UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, every Bronze Corydoras is carefully selected before dispatch to ensure you receive healthy, active fish in excellent condition. Every order is professionally packed using insulated packaging to maximise safety during transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Our Bronze Corydoras?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy tank-bred specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive bronze colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive and entertaining bottom-dwelling species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally packed for safe UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras are highly social fish and should ideally be kept in groups. A group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows them to display their natural behaviour and gives them greater confidence within the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey spend much of their time exploring the aquarium floor, searching through the substrate for food and interacting with other members of their group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite commonly being described as “clean-up fish”, Corydoras should never be expected to survive solely on leftover food. 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more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine sand or other smooth substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good filtration with regular water changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural aquarium containing plants, driftwood, smooth rocks and areas of open substrate provides an excellent environment for Bronze Corydoras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine sand is particularly recommended as it allows them to naturally forage without damaging their sensitive barbels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet 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species for aquarists interested in breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-conditioned adults can spawn regularly when provided with excellent water quality, a varied protein-rich diet and suitable environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales typically become noticeably fuller when carrying eggs, while males are generally slimmer and slightly smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring spawning, eggs are deposited individually or in small groups on aquarium glass, plants and other surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eggs can be carefully removed and raised separately if you wish to maximise the number of fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Corydoras are extremely peaceful and can 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