Species profile
Orange Laser Corydoras
Osteogaster sp. CW010
Peaceful
Moderate care
80 L minimum aquarium
5–6 cm adult size
Bottom
Minimum group: 6
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
CW010 is retained as an intentional undescribed aquarium form. Post-2024 lineage treatment places it in Osteogaster rather than Corydoras.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–27 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH
2–15 dGH
KH
0–5 dKH
Flow preference
Moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 6
Tank zone
Bottom
Territory level
None
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
1.5
Peaceful shoaler; keep six or more.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
Yes
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
80 L
Minimum footprint
75 × 30 cm
Accepted scientific name
Osteogaster sp. CW010
Alternative names
Gold Laser Cory, Orange Laser Cory, Corydoras sp. CW010
Native range
Aquarium CW010 form associated with South American Osteogaster/aenea-lineage corys; exact species-level status remains undescribed.
Natural habitat
Use fine sand, clean well-oxygenated water, shaded cover and open feeding areas.
Diet & feeding
Quality sinking foods plus frozen/live invertebrates; feed the fish directly rather than relying on leftovers.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Females become larger and fuller-bodied; males are slimmer.
Breeding
Cory-type adhesive egg layer; captive spawning follows the typical T-position pattern.