{"product_id":"black-venezuela-corydora","title":"Black Venezuela Corydora","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Venezuela Corydora is a striking, dark-coloured freshwater catfish that brings beautiful contrast and constant activity to the bottom of a community aquarium. Its deep black to dark chocolate body, sometimes displaying subtle bronze or reddish highlights, makes it especially eye-catching against light sand and lush green aquatic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other Corydoras, this peaceful bottom-dweller has protective bony plates and sensitive barbels around its mouth, which it uses to explore the substrate and locate food. It spends much of its day actively sifting through the bottom of the aquarium, searching for edible particles and interacting with other members of its group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Venezuela Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least six. In a suitable group, they often display more confident, natural behaviour as they forage and rest together. They generally make excellent additions to peaceful community aquariums with compatible tetras, rasboras and other non-aggressive tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide fine sand or smooth substrate, plants, driftwood and sheltered resting areas. Although these fish are adaptable, maintaining clean, stable water conditions is important for their long-term health.\u003cbr\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking pellets or catfish wafers, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp. While they are enthusiastic scavengers, they still require dedicated feeding rather than relying on leftover food from other fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Are Black Venezuela Corydoras good for community aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish that suit community aquariums with compatible, non-aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. How many should I keep together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a group of at least six of the same type. Larger groups can encourage more natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. What do Black Venezuela Corydoras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey accept sinking pellets and catfish wafers, as well as frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Do they clean the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey forage for food scraps, but they still need dedicated feeding. They should never be relied upon to survive on leftover food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Do they need sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine sand or smooth, rounded substrate is recommended to help protect their sensitive barbels while foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Can they live with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may coexist with larger shrimp, but tiny shrimplets can be eaten opportunistically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping a single Corydoras instead of a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing sharp gravel that can damage their barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssuming they will survive on leftover food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHousing them with aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeglecting water quality and regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking sudden changes to temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50776862916747,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/black-venezuela-corydoraapex-aquatic-9231533.webp?v=1792133475","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/black-venezuela-corydora","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}