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[Breeze7050]

I got 4 of these guys at the LFS labeled as "green cories" just wondering if anyone knows what exactly they are!? bronze Cories? Emerald Green? Thoughts appreciated!

 

[madattiver]

Corydoras aeneus

 

[Breeze7050]

Corydoras aeneus

Well why the heck wouldn't they just list them as the Bronze Cory then?!!?
Thanks!

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Breeze7050

Who knows why lfs give corys the names they do? It seems like one of life's great mysteries!

While an adult C. aeneus might look green or even gray, it is iridescent and has many colors to it. They way it looks will vary with the light. I have a batch of young F1 bronze corys that show a lot of brown/bronze on them, but they will probably loose this coloration when they get a little older.

What I'm trying to say here is that calling a fish by its color isn't a good idea at all.

 

[Breeze7050]

Ive noticed that with mine! They do show different colors. My little one (must be the runt) is a very dark green. Of course he didn't want to pose last night! While the others are def. much lighter. Argh, the confusion!
Would you agree that they are the C. Aeneus?

 

[Inchworm]

Would you agree that they are the C. Aeneus?

 

[tetraman]

I don't think so. I have "green cories" and aeneus cories and their are definite differences. C. eques and C. venezualanis look more like them, especially the latter. They do have more of a green sheen instead of a dark patch. I also have emerald catfish (Bronchis splendens) which are large and have a larger and squarer dorsal fin. Confusing stuff!

 

[Coryologist]

Bronze Cories? Emerald Green? Thoughts appreciated!

Hi. Corydoras venezuelanus. Although it is difficult to discern in the photo - you can tell by the rust colored "skull cap," which C. aeneus does not display. - Frank/Coryologist

 

[Gankutsuou]

they look more like What Tetra Said and I hav them too.

Bronze cory cats look a lot different IMO

 

[tetraman]

No, it's a true cory without a doubt. This is an emerald catfish. Notice the dorsal fin shape and size and the snout lenght. Did you get it from Petco? That's where I got mine.

I'm right for once!

 

[Breeze7050]

Thanks everyone. It appears as if alot of us agree to disagree! Will try and get some better pics so we can nail down this species!! I just did a water change so the are SPAZZING out right now. But will try for new pics tomorrow!
Thanks
*EDIT* I got them at PetLand

 

[ICEEGRL]

Now I am confused! I have 3 of those. I have spent almost a year trying to figure out what kind it is. I had finally gotten someone to tell me they were bronze. Now someone says they are not?

 

[KathyM]

Are they not melanotaenia like my old ones?

 

[Barracuda518]

That is a form of C. aeneus. Its definately not a Brochis Splendens....

This is a Brochis Splendons:

There is also a Bronze C. aeneus in that picture and you can clearly see the difference.

EDIT: Brochis Splendens is usually labeled "Emerald Green Catfish" in stores.

 

[Breeze7050]

well, i gave it another shot guys, these aren't much better than the first ones, but maybe they will help?!
http/static.flickr.com/121/298390713_328d3d4e9b.jpg
http/static.flickr.com/103/298390714_a58a2e2d1e.jpg
http/static.flickr.com/116/296995373_124c4053b4.jpg

Hopefully this wil help!! But if not, I can always try for some more!!