Green-Gold Cory?

[ct-death]

Okay, so I went into a new LFS and noticed an oddity - a "Green-Gold Cory". The store owner was not present at the time, but does anyone have any ideas or whether or not this is an established hybrid?:huh:

I will get photos tonight and post them. All I can say is that there are NO markings or even a hint of any spots/stripes. They are a greenish color on top which slowly blends into a rich gold (very pretty) on their lower body becoming very gold underneath their tail belly and necks.

A very attractive Cory, but I wanted to make sure I new what I was getting before I did anything. I have looked ... and looked, but have found nothing in searching for this name or for identifying this species. Some close matches but nothing exact (thus y I believe that this is a hybrid of sorts). Fins are similarily unmarked and are ALL yellow/gold semi-transparent. They are also fairly long, but not too much so (i.e. larger than the Aenus). I would say the body most closely resembles a Robi, but I'm sure that's way OFF!

Thanks for the posts!!!

 

[ct-death]

The picture is a poor example, the ones I've seen are MUCH richer! But could this be it?

One of the nicest looking Cory's to grace the hobby even although it has been around for many years is this months chosen factsheet (April 2006) and it abounds in its common name of the "Green-Gold Corydoras". It is of course, Corydoras melanotaenia.

This species on first sight could be misconstrued as Corydoras aeneus but the longer overall body shape and the yellow/ochre fins tell them apart. They used to be a common sight in aquatic shops up and down the country but the last few years they have been very thin on the ground and as such should be snapped up if seen in your local LFS.

The green body colouration really abounds when they are in good condition and in breeding mode.

The original type locality of Tolimais in Colombia, Honda Province in the Río Magdalena basin, is doubtful as collectors have been unable to find this species there. However, collections are made from the Río Meta basin.

CharacteristicsTypical Corydoras body shape with a short and compact head.

ColourUpper half of body is metalic green, this colouration does not cover the ridge of the back which is a light yellow. A metallic green eye-mask covers both eyes. The supraoccipial has a light golden-orange colour.

CompatibilityThis is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes.

Sexual differencesMales are more slender than the females and the ventral fins in the female are rounded whilst the males are pointed.

Breeding
Not one of the easiest Cory's to breed but will spawn as per the genus. They will lay up to 150 eggs and the larvae will hatch after 5 days. Mark Bryson from Paisley, Scotland has been successful with this species, read his article here.


DietA good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sparodic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras in good health. Feeding the fry after they use up their yolk-sac with brine shrimp naupli, microworm and fry flake food.

EtymologyCorydoras: Cory = helmeted;doras = leathery skin,(helmeted Doras) cuirass.
melanotaenia : From the Greek melan = 'black' and the Latin taenia = ribbon, fillet , tapeworm.

Glossary of Terms:Supraoccipial : Unpaired bone at the back at the back of the skull, usually with a crest.

ReferenceHans A Baensch and Dr Rudiger Riel, Baensch Aquarium Atlas 2
CorydorasWorld.com Fuller, A.M. Ian.
Seuss, Werner; Corydoras The most popular armoured catfishes of South America; Dähne Verlag; p.126.

 

[ct-death]

Here's a good picture, definately the same fish --

 

[Cory Lover]

Hi,

Yep, thats Corydoras melanotaenia (Green Gold Cory).

Nice find!

Cory Lover

 

[ct-death]

Here are the real deal form my 75G tank!

Sorry for the particles I just did a cleaning