Orange Venezuelan Cory Catfish

The Orange Venezuelan Cory (Corydoras venezuelanus) is a stunning and vibrant corydoras variety featuring beautiful orange coloration that intensifies with age and proper care. These peaceful, social bottom-dwellers display constant activity as they scavenge for food and interact with their schoolmates. With their striking color and charming behavior, Orange Venezuelan Corydoras make a beautiful and active addition to any community aquarium, particularly in planted setups where their colors truly stand out.

Care Sheet – Orange Venezuelan Cory (Corydoras venezuelanus)

Temperament

• Peaceful, social schooling fish

• Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior

Adult Size

• 2–2.5 inches

Minimum Tank Size

• 20 gallons for a small school

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–79°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (2–15 dGH)

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

• Nitrate: <20–30 ppm

Diet

• Omnivorous bottom feeder

• Feed a varied diet:

  • High-quality sinking pellets or wafers

  • Frozen or live foods: bloodworms, brine shrimp

  • Color-enhancing foods to maintain vibrant orange

• Feed small amounts once daily

Behavior & Compatibility

• Excellent for peaceful community tanks

• Compatible with:

  • Small tetras, rasboras, and other peaceful fish

  • Other Corydoras species

  • Small gouramis and peaceful shrimp

• Avoid aggressive or large predatory fish

Aquarium Setup

• Soft sand substrate preferred to protect barbels

• Planted tanks with dark substrate to enhance colors

• Smooth rocks and driftwood for hiding

• Clean, well-oxygenated water

Care Level

• Easy to moderate

• Hardy and adaptable

Lifespan

• 5–8 years with proper care

Special Notes

• Stunning orange coloration that intensifies with age

• Very active and social when kept in groups

• Colors pop against dark substrate and planted backgrounds

• Beautiful addition to community aquariums