Species profile
Venezuelan Orange Corydoras
Osteogaster cf. venezuelanus "Orange"
Peaceful
Easy care
80 L minimum aquarium
5–6.5 cm adult size
Bottom
Minimum group: 8
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Orange Venezuela Cory aquarium trade profile. Peaceful shoaling catfish; keep on soft sand in a group with clean, well-oxygenated water. The profile deliberately avoids forcing the disputed venezuelanus name into a formal accepted species.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH
2–20 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 8
Tank zone
Bottom
Territory level
None
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
0.75
Peaceful social Cory-type catfish; keep a group on fine sand and avoid sharp substrate.
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
80 × 30 cm
Alternative names
Orange Cory, Orange Venezuela Cory, Venezuelan Orange Cory, Corydoras venezuelanus, Osteogaster venezuelanus (aquarium usage)
Native range
Orange Venezuela Cory aquarium lineage associated with Venezuelan stock; most trade specimens are captive bred. Formal taxonomic placement remains disputed between current authorities.
Natural habitat
Fine sand, shaded cover, wood/plants and clean oxygenated water. Allow unrestricted access to the surface for air-gulping.
Diet & feeding
Quality sinking foods plus frozen/live invertebrates; not an algae-eater and should be directly fed.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Mature females are broader/deeper-bodied when viewed from above; males remain slimmer.
Breeding
Typical Corydoradinae T-position spawning with adhesive eggs placed on glass, plants or décor.