Overview
Black Venezuelanus Corydoras Tank Raised is a peaceful freshwater aquarium fish suited for community and planted aquariums. It does best in a stable, fully cycled tank with compatible tankmates, clean water, and a diet matched to the species.
Black Venezuelanus Corydoras Tank Raised is a freshwater shrimp suited for planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and peaceful community aquariums. It does best in stable, fully cycled water with slow acclimation, plant cover, mature biofilm, and shrimp-safe tankmates.
Common Name: Black Venezuelanus Corydoras Tank Raised
Scientific Name: Corydoras sp. (verify exact species)
At a Glance
Type: Freshwater Shrimp
Scientific Name: Corydoras sp. (verify exact species)
Adult Size: Plan for adult size and colony growth.
Minimum Tank: Best in stable, cycled shrimp or planted aquariums
Temperament: Peaceful invertebrate
Care Level: Best with stable water and careful acclimation
Temperature: Keep temperature steady for the exact shrimp type
pH / GH / KH: Stable mineral content matters; verify requirements for the exact shrimp type
Diet: Biofilm, algae grazing, shrimp foods, and small supplemental foods
Best Tankmates: Peaceful shrimp-safe fish, peaceful snails, mosses, and live plants
Avoid With: Copper, aggressive fish, large predators, and tanks with unstable parameters
Care Notes
Use slow acclimation when possible. Avoid copper exposure and do not add shrimp to unstable or uncycled tanks. Plant cover, moss, and mature grazing surfaces help shrimp settle after arrival.
Shipping & Arrival
Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
Before You Buy
- Is the tank cycled and stable?
- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?
- Are tankmates compatible?
- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?
- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?
- Type: Freshwater Fish
- Subtype: Corydoras
- Adult size: Plan for the adult size, not just the size at purchase.
- Minimum tank: Base the final tank on adult size, swimming room, and temperament.
- Temperament: Peaceful community fish still need compatible tankmates and stable water quality.
- Care level: Stable, cycled aquariums with clean water always give community fish a better start.
- Temperature: Keep temperature steady and matched to the species.
- pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction.
- Diet: Use foods sized for the species and avoid overfeeding.
- Stocking notes: Match the species to adult size, temperament, and tank maturity before ordering.
- Best tankmates: Other peaceful community fish, Corydoras, live plants, and compatible tankmates of similar size.
- Avoid with: Aggressive cichlids, large predators, goldfish, or rough tankmates.
