{"product_id":"orange-venezuela-corydoras","title":"Orange Venezuela Corydoras","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sought-after Corydoras displays striking orange tones over the back and head, contrasting with darker flanks. Its colour is most attractive in a mature, planted tank with gentle lighting. The listed sale size is 2–3 cm; the photograph, if illustrative, is not a promise of the exact individual supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sociable, constantly interesting bottom-forager that rewards thoughtful group stocking, soft substrate and consistent water quality. Corydoras are not algae-cleaning substitutes or scavengers that can live on leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aeneus 'Venezuela Orange' (trade designation)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSale size: 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: Approximately 6–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended aquarium: 75 litres or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 22–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament and group: Peaceful; keep six or more of the same variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Quality sinking omnivore food and varied frozen or live food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Suitable for attentive keepers with a mature, stable aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide fine, smooth sand or suitably rounded substrate to protect sensitive barbels, open foraging spaces, shelter and gentle water flow with good oxygenation. Keep with peaceful, similarly sized fish; avoid aggressive bottom-dwellers and companions that outcompete them for food. Buy an appropriate same-species group rather than assuming a pair is a complete social group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and Acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed dedicated sinking foods after observing that every fish reaches its share. Supplement with appropriately sized frozen or live foods. Acclimate carefully to the destination tank and monitor livestock after arrival. Supplier-reported weekly availability is reconfirmed before dispatch; fish not fit to travel will not be sent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass \u0026 Gill","offers":[{"title":"2–3 cm","offer_id":54009252774182,"sku":"CR-0205","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/orange-venezuela-corydoras-natural-aquarium_8ed6e123-6456-4294-9f90-5b7f0980f70d.jpg?v=1791044040","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/orange-venezuela-corydoras","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}