Green Gold Corydoras

The green gold corydoras is recognized by its golden–orange flanks and the dark, greenish metallic band running from head to tail along the upper body near the back; its scientific name means "black band," and in English it is called the "green gold cory." It belongs to the same group as the bronze corydoras and has a similar body shape. Adults are around 6 cm. It comes from the Meta basin of Colombia and adapts to a wide range of water values, which makes it a suitable species for beginners as well.

• At least 60 liters for a group of 6–10.
• Fine, rounded sand substrate; an open sand area at the front.
• 22–26°C, soft to moderately hard, clean and well-oxygenated water.
• Keep nitrate low with regular water changes.

Sinking tablets and granules, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp and tubifex. It has a hearty appetite; make sure food reaches the bottom and is not snatched by other fish.

Peaceful, active and social. It sifts the bottom in a group and now and then darts to the surface to gulp air. It does not harm fish or shrimp.

Good companions: tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, platies, gouramis, angelfish, other corydoras.

Avoid: aggressive cichlids that claim the bottom, large predatory fish.