Red Venezuelan Sailfin Cory

The orange Venezuelan cory, or red sailfin Venezuelan cory, has an orange dorsal fin and does not grow as large as the similar Brazilian Adolfoi cory. The orange color does not begin to appear until the cory is about one inch in length. These are very pretty corys and make great packs to keep the bottom of the aquarium clean.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and a soft sand or smooth, fine gravel bottom. Plants, driftwood and a few shady spots help them feel secure. Corys are sensitive to salt and some medications (especially copper), so check labels before treating the tank.

Feeding: Corys need their own food, not just leftovers. Feed sinking pellets or wafers once or twice a day so food reaches the bottom. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Corys get along with almost any peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, angelfish and bettas. Avoid large fish that could swallow them and aggressive bottom dwellers.

Good to know: The orange color develops as they grow past about an inch, so young fish may look plain at first.