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[ARRIVED 21-AUG-2025] Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras Aenus) 3-5cmCorydoras aeneus (Bronze Corydoras) Classic, hardy Corydoras for beginner and community aquariums Quick Facts Size: ~67 cm Tank size: 40L+ recommended Difficulty: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (46+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a reliable, beginner friendly fish You have a peaceful community aquarium You want consistent bottom level activity You are happy to keep a group Avoid if: You want a fish that survives on
Corydoras aeneus (Bronze Corydoras)
Classic, hardy Corydoras for beginner and community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: ~6–7 cm
- Tank size: 40L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (4–6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a reliable, beginner-friendly fish
- You have a peaceful community aquarium
- You want consistent bottom-level activity
- You are happy to keep a group
❌ Avoid if:
- You want a fish that survives on leftovers
- You plan to keep just one
- You use sharp or coarse gravel
- You keep aggressive or highly competitive fish
Why this fish?
Corydoras aeneus, commonly known as the Bronze Cory, is one of the most widely kept and trusted catfish in the aquarium hobby.
It is valued for its hardy nature, peaceful temperament, and constant activity along the bottom of the tank.
Common mistakes
- Keeping them alone instead of in groups
- Assuming they survive on leftover food
- Using sharp substrate → damages barbels
- Overcrowding the bottom of the tank
- Thinking they replace tank maintenance
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 4–6+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand preferred
- Water: Clean and stable
Pair with
- Sinking pellets / bottom feeder food
- Fine sand substrate
- Live plants
- Peaceful community fish
NTA Insight:
This is the baseline Corydoras species. If you understand how to care for this fish properly, most other cory species follow similar principles.
This is the baseline Corydoras species. If you understand how to care for this fish properly, most other cory species follow similar principles.
FAQ
Are Bronze Corydoras good for beginners?
Yes. They are one of the most beginner-friendly catfish when kept in proper conditions.
Can I keep just one?
No. Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 4–6.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They help pick at leftover food but still require proper feeding.
Do they need sand?
Soft sand is preferred to protect their barbels, though smooth substrate can also work.
What do they eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
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★★★★★ 3
Sadly, DNF
Format: Kindle
I read this thru KU. I LOVED the synopsis. And then I began reading... and it was a DNF at 68% after picking it up and putting it down several times because I really loved the main female character.
*****SPOILERS*****
Pros:
The world is unique, intriguing and fun. The primary female character is bad-a** but not a b*tech or a mary sue. The primary female has depth. I really want to know what happens to her even tho it's been weeks and I don't remember her name. The villains to the point I read are pretty good -- an ever present threat of mysterious and possibly many culprits.
Cons:
Way, way too many points of view. I stopped counting at 7. It's the prime reason why I don't care about most of the characters or remember their names even when I like them. There's just too many points of view so almost none of the characters have enough book space for the author to properly develop them. This literally killed the book for me. Actually it killed my desire to read. For weeks.
The main male is more villain than hero. He agreed to marry the main female then locks her up & eschews her for her sister, all while bad mouthing her as unfit to rule when he never spent any time with her getting to know her. He is actually unfit to rule as he is blind to the woes of his own kingdom and starts off a peace mission to secure a ceasefire through marriage by murdering an inn full of people in her country for no real reason. Plus, he constantly makes promises he does not keep. And it's gross of him to pine for the sister behind the main female's back.
*****
As much as I really wanted to see what happened to the main female character, it wasn't enough for me to keep trying to slog thru this book. There was a lot of potential here that just fell short.
Hence, 3 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Fae Courts with High Intrigue
Format: Kindle
This book is one that just builds and builds and then surprises you to no end. You may think you know the villains and then you are jolted in another direction. Princess Reyna is a real gem, strong of character, a fierce fighter, and loyal to her family and kingdom. Just when you think she and Lorcan, well you know, the plot is flipped. Can't wait to see where this goes in book two.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
★★★★★ 4
Slow, sorry but good
Format: Kindle
This was a slow moving book. Lots of character pov chapters, lots of superfluous descriptions and endless courtly appearances stalled this book to start. Once you get into the heart of the story, it takes off. Before you know it the book is done. My favorite character is Reyna. She is so strong. She is true to herself. She gets into a lot of trouble with her headstrong ways but it's entertaining. I have high hopes for Lorcan. He is honorable to a fault. Thane had turned out to be better than I thought but i still don't like him. Eislin is useless. Great plot twists at the end. I'm looking forward too book 2.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Very detailed! Beautiful world building! Strong Heroine!
Format: Kindle
Starts off a little slow and confusing with different POV’s, but starts to all come together towards the middle to make an elaborate plot line and makes it all worth it. Beautiful world building and attention to detail as well as great writing. The cliffhanger was gut wrenching! Can’t wait for the next book!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
★★★★★ 4
Interesting
Format: Kindle
This was a very captivating book once you got into it thoroughly. But the third person perspective was a bit hard to get used to. But as you got into it and followed the different characters, it was interesting and filled with intrigue, conflict and forbidden love.
I can’t wait to read the next one and to complete the series.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022