Black Venezuelan Corydora

Black Venezuelan Corydora (Corydoras schultzei)

A striking, solid black variant of the Bronze Corydora, the Black Venezuelan brings a bold, moody contrast to the bottom of your tank. Hardy, peaceful, and constantly active, it's a fantastic and unusual cleanup-crew member for community aquariums.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 75L with soft sand substrate and plants
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, bottom-dwelling
• Diet: Sinking wafers, pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 5–7cm
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Care Level: Easy

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and other corydoras; keep in groups of 6+.

Origin: Captive-bred colour variant (wild ancestors from Venezuela and Trinidad)