Black Venezuelan Corydoras
(Corydoras venezuelanus “Black”)
The Black Venezuelan Corydoras is a truly eye-catching variant of the beloved Cory catfish, known for its velvety dark body and calm, friendly nature. Originating from the soft, shaded waters of Venezuela, this species adds depth, contrast, and character to aquascaped and community aquariums alike.
As they mature, these Corydoras develop warm burnished orange highlights across the face, spine, and dorsal fin — a feature that becomes even more vibrant with high-quality nutrition and stable aquarium conditions. Their color also responds to environment: lighting and substrate tone play a major role in how deep their blacks appear and how bright the orange blush becomes. On darker sands, they display deeper, richer tones; on lighter substrates, they often show softer charcoal hues.
Key Features
Peaceful community schooling fish – perfect for planted tanks.
Velvety black base coloration with orange accents that develop as they mature.
Highly active and social—keep in groups of 6+ for best behavior and confidence.
Natural bottom foragers that help keep the substrate clean of leftover food.
To ensure their comfort and long-term health, provide a soft sand substrate to protect their sensitive barbels. Create shaded zones using plants, wood, or botanicals, and maintain good oxygenation with gentle flow.
Why We Love Them
Their color evolution, gentle schooling behavior, and stunning contrast make the Black Venezuelan Corydoras a standout species that grows more beautiful with time. They add movement, warmth, and life to the lower layers of your aquascape without disturbing plants or tank mates.
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