Venezuelan Black Cory

[Kelly-Jo]

My partner absolutely loves 'Venezuelan black cory' and has had one for several years. Unfortunately, it passed away due to unknown causes the other day and he's literally bereft

I would really like to find him another but they are so difficult to come by, not least because nobody seems to actually know what they are. Some say they are a line-bred form aeneus and others say they are a distinct species. I would love to know the correct latin name for them. The closet thing I've found is a black corydoras schultzei, are they the same thing do you think? It took him months to get hold of the first one as they aren't readily imported into the UK apparently. If anyone has any ideas it'd be great. Thanks

 

[K Vee Gee]

Where did you find the Black Corydoras Schultzei? I have never been able to find them for sale and have wanted them for a while now.

 

[fishprotector]

I have seen some labelled as Venezuelan Black Corydoras in my local MA (Ashton Under Lyne) and I am pretty sure in the Abyss in Stockport aswell

 

[nurglespuss]

The only place i have seem them has been ebay, I believe there are some ont here now...

Black Venezuelan cories

 

[Kelly-Jo]

Thanks guys I'd love to get him a few if I can find them.

 

[Harlequins]

Mine were original thought to be venezulan blacks but others have id them has black schultzi

I have seen them on ebay also

 

[DrRob]

Awwww, now you've made me want something else as well.

What I need, is another 20 or so tanks.

Lovely fish, I can see why he likes them.

 

[Juggler75]

Tyne Valley Aquatics had them in and is on their stock list

 

[Kelly-Jo]

I've found them thanks to your help at my local, kesgrave aquatics. I've never looked around there before as it's a little drive but I'll go have a look and see if I can pick him up a few thanks