Description
Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras – Elegant and Active Bottom-Dweller for Your Aquarium
Discover the charm of the Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus “Hi Fin”), a striking and lively addition to any freshwater aquarium. This beautiful catfish is admired for its distinctive high dorsal fin, metallic bronze sheen, and peaceful demeanor, making it a popular choice among aquarists seeking both style and function in their tank inhabitants.
With its shimmering bronze body and elevated fin, the Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras stands out as a graceful and eye-catching species. Growing up to 3 inches, this hardy fish thrives in groups, where it showcases engaging social behavior as it forages along the substrate for leftover food and organic matter. Its active and curious nature brings life to the lower levels of your aquarium while helping maintain a clean and balanced environment.
Ideal for community tanks, the Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras coexists peacefully with other non-aggressive species and contributes to the overall health of the aquarium by scavenging uneaten food and debris. Its adaptability and resilience make it suitable for both beginner and experienced fishkeepers.
Key Features:
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Distinctive Appearance: Metallic bronze body with a prominent high dorsal fin, adding elegance and character to your tank
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Peaceful & Social: Thrives in groups and exhibits friendly, active behavior, making it a perfect community fish
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Efficient Bottom Feeder: Helps keep the substrate clean by consuming leftover food and organic waste
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Hardy & Adaptable: Resilient to a variety of water conditions, ideal for both novice and seasoned aquarists
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group (4 or more)
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Water Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (such as bloodworms and brine shrimp), and occasional vegetable matter like blanched spinach or zucchini
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Lifespan: 5–8 years with proper care
Tip: Use a soft, sandy substrate to protect the sensitive barbels of the Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras. Adding plants, rocks, and caves will provide excellent hiding spots and enrich their environment, encouraging natural foraging and social behavior.
The Hi Fin Bronze Corydoras is a graceful, peaceful, and practical addition to your freshwater aquarium. Its shimmering bronze color, distinctive high fin, and active personality make it a favorite among community fishkeepers looking to enhance both the beauty and cleanliness of their tanks.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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