How difficult is it to keep Venezuelan Corydoras?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Venezuelan Corydoras?

The ideal temperature for Venezuelan Corydoras is 21〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Venezuelan Corydoras?

The average lifespan of Venezuelan Corydoras is 5-10 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Venezuelan Corydoras get?

Venezuelan Corydoras typically reaches About 7.5cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Venezuelan Corydoras?

Venezuelan Corydoras feeds on: Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm, Tubifex. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Venezuelan Corydoras?

The price of Venezuelan Corydoras varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Venezuelan Corydoras

Beginner

Osteogaster venezuelana

A medium-sized corydoras whose flanks flush blue-green, traded as an especially strongly coloured member of the aeneus group. It is hardy, undemanding about water chemistry and can be shoaled in a tank with an 80cm footprint.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

21〜27℃

Lifespan

5-10 years

Size

About 7.5cm

Diet

Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm, Tubifex

About

Osteogaster venezuelana is a callichthyid catfish reported from Venezuela whose nomenclature remains unsettled. FishBase treats the older name Corydoras venezuelanus as a synonym of Osteogaster aenea and gives it no page of its own, while the Catalog of Fishes recognises it as valid. Seriously Fish likewise states that confusion surrounds its identity, and the aquarium trade distinguishes it as a strongly blue-green form. Standard length is 7.5cm. It is easy to keep, tolerating 21-27C, pH 6.0-8.0 and 2-15dGH, with an 80 x 30cm base of about 72 litres as the minimum. Peaceful and gregarious, it should be kept in groups of at least 4-6. Breeding follows the usual corydoras method of two males per female with a 50-70 percent cool water change once females are gravid; eggs are laid on glass or fine-leaved plants. Because the name is unsettled, no IUCN assessment exists under this species name.

Lifespan of the Venezuelan Corydoras

The Venezuelan Corydoras lives 5-10 years.

Size of the Venezuelan Corydoras

The Venezuelan Corydoras grows to About 7.5cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Venezuelan Corydoras

The ideal temperature for the Venezuelan Corydoras is 21〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South America (Venezuela)

Lifespan

5-10 years

Size

About 7.5cm

Care Specifications

pH: 6–8
Hardness (GH): 2–15 dGH
Water Temp.: 21–27℃
Min. Tank: 72 L

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

Sources: Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Osteogaster venezuelana

Synonyms: Corydoras venezuelanus

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.