Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aenus) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish from the family Callichthyidae. It is native to South America, from the Rio Orinoco basin in Venezuela to the Rio Tocantins in Brazil.This fish is a golden bronze color with a black band running along its body, and it has a prominent black stripe on its caudal fin, as well as some black spots on its dorsal fin. They are small in size, reaching up to 3 inches in length, and they have an average lifespan of 5-9 years. They prefer to live in a tank with soft, acidic water, and they should be kept with other fish of similar size and temperament. They are omnivorous, and their diet should include a variety of live and frozen foods. The Bronze Corydoras is an active scavenger and is a great addition to any freshwater community tank.