Bronze Corydora 3.5cm is a hardy, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish that’s perfect for community aquariums. At around 3.5cm, Bronze Corydora 3.5cm stay small, enjoy living in groups, and spend their time sifting through the substrate for leftover food, helping keep the tank clean while adding constant activity and personality.
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Bring life to the bottom of your tank with the Bronze Corydora 3.5cm. This classic Corydoras species is loved for its peaceful nature, hardy temperament and cute “wriggling” behaviour as it searches the substrate for food.
At around 3.5cm, Bronze Corydora 3.5cm are a great size for small to medium community tanks and make an excellent clean‑up crew when kept in a proper group.
Key Features of Bronze Corydora 3.5cm
Peaceful, social bottom-dwelling catfish
Attractive bronze/brown body with subtle greenish sheen
Constantly active, sifting sand and exploring the tank floor
Bronze Corydora 3.5cm stay small and suit many community setups
Great for planted tanks and soft sand substrates
A small group of Bronze Corydora 3.5cm adds movement and character to the lower levels of your aquarium.
Tank Requirements for Bronze Corydora 3.5cm
To keep Bronze Corydora 3.5cm happy and healthy:
Minimum tank size: around 60cm (2ft) with a good footprint
Soft, fine sand or smooth gravel substrate to protect their barbels
Temperature: roughly 22–27°C
pH: about 6.0–7.5
Gentle to moderate flow and good filtration
Bronze Corydora 3.5cm appreciate shaded areas, plants, driftwood and hiding spots where they can rest between foraging.
Ideal Tank Mates for Bronze Corydora 3.5cm
Bronze Corydora 3.5cm are very peaceful and mix well with:
Tetras, rasboras and other small schooling fish
Livebearers and peaceful gourami
Other Corydoras and small catfish
Shrimp and snails in well‑planned setups
They should be kept in groups of at least 5–6 Bronze Corydora 3.5cm so they can display natural schooling and foraging behaviour.
Feeding Bronze Corydora 3.5cm
While they will clean up leftovers, Bronze Corydora 3.5cm still need their own food:
Sinking pellets and wafers designed for catfish or community fish
Frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia
Occasional vegetable-based wafers or pellets
Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily. A varied diet helps Bronze Corydora 3.5cm maintain good condition and long-term health.
Aquascaping Tips for Bronze Corydora 3.5cm
Bronze Corydora 3.5cm look and behave best in:
Tanks with soft sand where they can dig safely
Planted aquariums with open areas for foraging
Layouts that include driftwood, rocks and leaf litter for cover
A well‑designed scape with a group of Bronze Corydora 3.5cm creates a lively, natural-looking bottom zone in your community tank.
