Red Sailfin Venezuelan Corydora (Corydoras aeneus 'Venezuela')- Live Fish

Red Sailfin Venezuelan Corydora (Corydoras aeneus 'Venezuela')
A vibrant twist on a classic — eye-catching color, peaceful personality, and perfect for any community tank!

The Red Sailfin Venezuelan Corydora is a stunning color variant of the beloved Bronze Cory (Corydoras aeneus), originating from selective breeding. It features vibrant copper-orange body tones, a reddish “sail-like” dorsal fin, and a cheerful, active personality that makes it a favorite among aquarists of all levels.

This beautiful bottom-dweller is hardy, peaceful, and highly social — an ideal choice for anyone looking to add both color and character to their aquarium's cleanup crew.

🔍 Quick Facts:

• Common Names: Red Sailfin Cory, Venezuelan Orange Cory, Orange Cory

• Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus 'Venezuela'

• Origin: Captive-bred variant (originally from Venezuela)

• Size: 2.5–3 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Lifespan: 5–10 years

• Care Level: Easy / Beginner-friendly

🏡 Ideal Aquarium Setup:

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Tank Tips:

  • Keep in groups of 5 or more for happiest, most natural behavior

  • Use fine sand or smooth gravel to protect their sensitive barbels

  • Provide shaded areas with plants, driftwood, or caves

  • Peaceful tankmates only (tetras, rasboras, livebearers, etc.)

🍽️ Diet:
Omnivore & bottom-feeder

• Sinking pellets or wafers

• Frozen/live foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp

• Occasional veggies or algae wafers

• Will scavenge leftovers but still needs dedicated feeding

🐣 Breeding Info:

• Fairly easy to breed in captivity

• Trigger spawning with slightly cooler water changes and protein-rich diet

• Females lay adhesive eggs on glass or plants

• Fry hatch in 3–5 days and feed on infusoria, powdered fry food, or baby brine shrimp

🌟 Fun Facts:

• While often mistaken for other aeneus types, this variety stands out with its bold red-orange dorsal fin and shimmering metallic body

• Great for planted tanks — won’t uproot plants and helps keep the substrate clean

• Like all corydoras, they’re air breathers — you’ll occasionally see them dart to the surface for a gulp of air!

💡 Pro Tip:
To really make their colors pop, use a dark substrate and provide gentle lighting with plant cover. Their copper tones and red sailfin will absolutely glow!

🎨 Add a splash of red and a ton of personality to your tank with the Red Sailfin Venezuelan Corydora — a unique twist on a community favorite!