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CORYDORAS GOLD GREEN 10 pack
CORYDORAS GOLD GREEN 10 pack
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✨ Corydoras Gold Green – Shimmering Bottom-Dweller With Peaceful Personality
The Corydoras Gold Green, sometimes referred to as the Gold Shoulder Cory or Green Cory Catfish, is a stunning, metallic-colored Corydoras species that thrives in peaceful community aquariums. Featuring a vibrant golden hue along the shoulders and a striking green iridescence across its body, this small catfish is both functional and beautiful.
Hardy, social, and constantly active, Gold Green Corys are excellent for aquarists of all experience levels. They're bottom feeders that help clean uneaten food, making them a perfect addition to tanks with tetras, rasboras, gouramis, or shrimp.
🐟 Species Profile:
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Scientific Name: Corydoras melanotaenia (or variant of Corydoras aeneus)
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Common Name: Gold Green Cory, Green Corydoras
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Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful, social
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Tank Size: 20+ gallons
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Water Parameters: 72–78°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft to moderate hardness
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Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, algae wafers
🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:
Corydoras Gold Green thrive in:
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Sand or fine gravel substrates that protect their sensitive barbels
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Tanks with live plants, hiding spots, and low-to-moderate flow
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Schools of 5 or more to display natural social behavior
Compatible with:
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Neon tetras, guppies, mollies, gouramis, shrimp, rasboras, Apistogramma
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Ideal for community aquariums and peaceful nano setups
Behavior:
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🧼 Constant foragers that help keep the tank bottom clean
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❤️ Extremely social—prefer groups over being alone
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💡 Active during the day, often seen in synchronized swimming
🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?
Each Gold Green Cory is:
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✅ Hand-selected for vibrant color and strong activity
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✅ Conditioned to eat prepared and frozen foods
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✅ Shipped with care and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee
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✅ A fantastic addition for community tanks, planted aquariums, and peaceful bottom zones
📦 Bring color and charm to your aquarium floor with the Corydoras Gold Green—a vibrant scavenger with personality and utility. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.
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