{"product_id":"orange-venezuelan-cory-corydoras-venezuelanus-4cm","title":"Orange Venezuelan Cory (Corydoras venezuelanus) 4cm Preorder (10-15 days delivery)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Venezuelan Cory (Corydoras venezuelanus) is a vibrant, peaceful freshwater catfish highly prized for its unique bright copper-orange body and contrasting metallic blue-green shoulder patches. Growing to about 5 to 6 cm (2 to 2.5 inches), these active bottom-dwellers add both incredible color and playful energy to freshwater community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many common drab catfish, their striking coloration develops and intensifies beautifully as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tank Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrict Schooling Nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must keep them in groups of at least 6 fish. They are highly social, and keeping them in a proper shoal gives them confidence, prevents stress, and brings out their playful behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must use a fine sand or very smooth gravel substrate. Corydoras constantly dig and sift through the floor to hunt for food. Sharp rocks or rough gravel will permanently damage or erode their sensitive sensory barbels (whiskers), leading to infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface Breathing Gulping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not freak out if you see them dart rapidly to the top of the tank for a quick gasp of air. They possess a modified intestine that allows them to breathe atmospheric air. Always leave a small air gap between the waterline and your lid so they can safely take a gulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common mistake is treating Corydoras solely as \"scavengers\" that can survive on algae or waste left over by other fish. They are omnivores that require a high-protein, dedicated diet to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily Base: High-quality sinking catfish pellets, wafers, or bug-based bottom pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein Treats: Give them frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, or Daphnia a few times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding Schedule: Feed them at night or right after turning off the tank lights to ensure upper-water fish don't steal their food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are incredibly peaceful and will never bother their tank mates.Great Mates: Tetras, Rasboras, Guppies, Danios, dwarf Gouramis, and peaceful dwarf Cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Warning: While safe with larger ornamental shrimp, they are opportunistic feeders and may prey on tiny baby dwarf shrimp if they stumble across them on the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53427435405609,"sku":null,"price":23.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260814_181029_0000.png?v=1786716649","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/orange-venezuelan-cory-corydoras-venezuelanus-4cm","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}