{"product_id":"black-venezuelan-corydoras-bred-in-texas","title":"Black Venezuelan Corydoras Catfish – Tank-Bred in Texas | Peaceful Bottom Cleaner, 1.0–1.5 in Juveniles","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eBlack Venezuelan Corydoras are a peaceful, active, and highly desirable dark-colored Corydoras variety. Their deep black body color, bronze\/gold highlights, and schooling behavior make them stand out in planted tanks, community aquariums, and breeding setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThese fish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"459\"\u003etank-bred in Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a stronger and better-acclimated option compared with many imported wild or farmed Corydoras. They are small, hardy, and social bottom-dwelling catfish that spend their time exploring the substrate, sifting through sand, and schooling with other Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThe fish currently available are \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ejuveniles around 1.0–1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adult Black Venezuelan Corydoras typically reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e2.25–2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Venezuelan Corydoras, Black Cory, Black Venezuela Cory\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly sold as \u003cem data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eCorydoras schultzei\u003c\/em\u003e “Black Venezuela” or Black Venezuelan Corydoras\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.25–2.75 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eCurrent Sale Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.0–1.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-dweller\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 5+ years with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eBlack Venezuelan Corydoras do best in a mature aquarium with clean, stable water. They should be kept in groups because they are social fish and become more confident when kept with their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more strongly recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or smooth fine gravel preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies, endlers, small peaceful gouramis, shrimp, snails, and other Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eAvoid sharp gravel because Corydoras use their barbels to search the substrate for food. A soft sand bottom is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eCorydoras are not “trash cleaners” and should be fed directly. They enjoy a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eSinking pellets, bottom feeder tablets, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, blackworms, Repashy, and high-quality micro pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eThey will help pick up leftover food, but they still need their own sinking foods to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eWhy Choose These Corydoras?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eThese Black Venezuelan Corydoras are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eTank-bred in Texas\u003cbr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003ePeaceful and beginner-friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eGreat for planted and community tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eNaturally active schooling bottom fish\u003cbr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eA beautiful dark Corydoras variety\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eRaised locally and acclimated to aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eCorydoras should be kept in groups, not alone. 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