{"product_id":"cw005-gold-bridled-cory-catfish-corydoras-aurofrenatus","title":"CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish – Corydoras Aurofrenatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tropicflow-product-description\" style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK ANSWER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eCW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish (Corydoras aurofrenatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      is a distinctive long-snouted Cory from the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is best known for its elongated\n      saddle-shaped snout, pale yellow-to-silver body, dark flank patches,\n      banded tail, and the golden-yellow facial coloration that inspired the\n      name \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Bridled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adults reach approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be maintained in groups of\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e over fine sand in a mature freshwater aquarium\n      with clean, stable water and compatible tank mates.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish (Corydoras aurofrenatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    is an unusual South American armored catfish that stands apart from many\n    familiar Cory species because of its noticeably\n    \u003cstrong\u003elonger, more pointed snout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Bridled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eGoldhead Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCW005 Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or historically\n    under the name \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras ellisae\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species belongs\n    to the long-snouted lineage of true \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its body is usually pale cream, yellowish, silver, or light brown with\n    several dark patches along the sides. Live fish may also display attractive\n    \u003cstrong\u003egreenish-yellow iridescence\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the caudal fin can\n    develop multiple narrow dark bars.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The elongated snout is more than a visual feature. Gold-Bridled Corys use\n    it to probe and sift through soft substrate while searching for small\n    edible organisms, making \u003cstrong\u003efine sand especially important\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    for natural aquarium behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many short-snouted Cory species that\n    were moved into genera such as \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster\u003c\/em\u003e\n    during the modern Corydoradinae revision, this species belongs to\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLineage 1 and remains in the genus \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    Its accepted scientific name remains\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish Care Information\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 38%;\"\u003e\n            Care Requirement\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Information\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Gold-Bridled Cory, Goldhead Cory, CW005 Cory\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCW Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            CW005 \/ CW5\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonym\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras ellisae\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Long \/ Saddle-Snouted Cory\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 2–2.25 inches\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            72–79°F (22–26°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6.0–8.0\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 2–15 dGH for General Aquarium Care\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            20+ Gallons Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6+ Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Generally Peaceful; Can Be More Assertive Than Short-Snouted Corys\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Omnivore \/ Benthic Forager\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Bottom Dweller\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Intermediate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Paraguay River Basin — Brazil \u0026amp; Paraguay\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPEARANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does a CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Bridled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e has a noticeably elongated,\n    pointed snout that immediately separates it from short-faced species\n    such as Panda, Sterbai, or Bronze Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The base body color is generally\n    \u003cstrong\u003epale yellow, cream, brownish-yellow, or silver\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    with a darker upper head and snout.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Along the middle of the body are usually\n    \u003cstrong\u003etwo or three dark brown-to-black patches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    The first appears below the dorsal-fin region, the second below the\n    adipose-fin region, and a third smaller or more diffuse marking may\n    occur near the base of the tail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The caudal fin can display multiple narrow transverse dark bars,\n    while healthy live specimens may develop subtle\n    \u003cstrong\u003egreenish-yellow iridescence\u003c\/strong\u003e over the lighter base color.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- GOLD BRIDLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is Corydoras Aurofrenatus Called the Gold-Bridled Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The scientific name \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eaurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is associated\n    with the Latin words for \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e and\n    \u003cstrong\u003ebridled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The name refers to the yellow or golden coloration across the snout\n    and head region, historically described as a\n    \u003cstrong\u003ebroad yellow band across the snout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This facial coloration, combined with the elongated snout, inspired\n    the aquarium names \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Bridled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e and\n    \u003cstrong\u003eGoldhead Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141;\"\u003eGold-Bridled Cory Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      Look for the combination of a \u003cstrong\u003elong pointed snout,\n      yellow-gold head coloration, two or three dark flank patches,\n      and a finely banded tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. This combination makes\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e very different from most common\n      short-snouted aquarium Corys.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LONG SNOUT --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Makes CW005 a Long-Snouted Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW005 belongs to the classic\n    \u003cstrong\u003elong-snouted or saddle-snouted Corydoras lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Rather than having the short rounded head seen in many popular Corys,\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e has a noticeably longer and more pointed\n    facial profile.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This shape is associated with a probing style of feeding. The fish can\n    push its snout into fine substrate while searching for small worms,\n    insect larvae, crustaceans, and other edible material.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For this reason, \u003cstrong\u003efine sand is especially valuable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    for CW005. Coarse or sharp substrate can interfere with natural probing\n    behavior and may damage sensitive barbels and the snout.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CW005 --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does CW005 Mean?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW005\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Corydoras World identification number used\n    in the aquarium hobby for this Gold-Bridled Cory form.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist aquarium references now identify CW005 with\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the coded\n    hobby designation and formal scientific species name to be used together.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The CW005 number remains useful because many collectors, breeders,\n    and specialty fish keepers continue to search for the fish by its\n    historical identification code.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ELLISAE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Is Corydoras Ellisae the Same as Corydoras Aurofrenatus?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Older aquarium and scientific references may list\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras ellisae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as a separate species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    However, detailed taxonomic study found no reliable characters that\n    consistently separate \u003cem\u003eC. ellisae\u003c\/em\u003e from\n    \u003cem\u003eC. aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A comprehensive 2020 revision of the long-snouted Corydoras from the\n    Río de la Plata system formally corroborated this synonymy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e is the valid senior name\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    while \u003cem\u003eCorydoras ellisae\u003c\/em\u003e is treated as a junior synonym.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TAXONOMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is Corydoras Aurofrenatus Still a Corydoras?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Recent Cory taxonomy moved many familiar aquarium species out of\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e and into genera such as \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e,\n    \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBrochis\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW005 is different because \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLineage 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lineage that contains the type species\n    of the genus \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    As a result, its scientific name remains\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Where Do Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish Come From?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e is associated with the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The species was originally described from\n    \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay near Arroyo Trementina\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tributary associated\n    with the Río Aquidabán system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Modern taxonomic work has verified populations from tributaries of\n    the Río Paraguay in both \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay and Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Published records have also mentioned Argentina and Bolivia, although\n    some of those historical records have not been confirmed through\n    examined voucher specimens.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HABITAT --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Natural Habitat of Corydoras Aurofrenatus\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Gold-Bridled Corys have been recorded from a variety of freshwater\n    habitats within the Paraguay River system, from relatively small\n    tributary streams to larger river channels.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Documented habitats can include slow-moving or nearly still water\n    with soft clay, sand, and organic material along the bottom.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In an aquarium, the most important feature to reproduce is a\n    \u003cstrong\u003esoft substrate that allows natural snout-probing behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Fine sand combined with driftwood, roots, live plants, dried leaves,\n    and shaded areas creates an excellent natural-style setup.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Gold-Bridled Corys are social fish and should be maintained with\n    members of their own species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW005 Gold-Bridled Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n    A proper group encourages more natural foraging, social interaction,\n    and confident aquarium behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Long-snouted Cory species can sometimes be\n    \u003cstrong\u003eslightly more assertive with one another\u003c\/strong\u003e than the\n    familiar short-snouted Corys. Short chasing or minor disputes may\n    occasionally occur, especially around food or during reproductive activity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    They are not predatory community bullies, but providing adequate\n    floor space, visual cover, and multiple feeding areas is recommended.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Corydoradinae catfish, CW005 may occasionally make a rapid\n    trip to the water surface to gulp atmospheric air. Occasional surface\n    visits are normal behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK SETUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal Aquarium Setup for CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e20-gallon long aquarium or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a practical\n    starting point for a group of six Gold-Bridled Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Horizontal bottom space is important because this species spends much\n    of its time exploring and probing the substrate.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    This is especially important for long-snouted Corys because they naturally\n    insert their snouts into the substrate while searching for food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Driftwood, smooth stones, roots, dried leaves, and live plants can\n    provide visual cover while open sandy areas give the group plenty of\n    room to forage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    If multiple individuals display territorial or competitive behavior,\n    use wood and plants to break up sight lines and provide multiple feeding areas.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish generally do well at temperatures around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A practical aquarium pH range is approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, with soft to moderately hard water suitable\n    for most captive maintenance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    More important than continually adjusting water chemistry is providing\n    \u003cstrong\u003estable, clean, well-oxygenated conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep CW005 in a fully cycled aquarium with effective biological\n    filtration and regular water changes. Ammonia and nitrite should\n    remain at zero.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus is an omnivorous benthic forager\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    that naturally searches through the substrate for edible material.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Feed a varied aquarium diet containing:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sinking pellets or granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBottom-feeder tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrozen or live bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTubifex\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Scattering some food over the sandy bottom encourages the fish to\n    use their natural probing and searching behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 4px solid #d49a17; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW005 Gold-Bridled Corys should not be\n    purchased simply as aquarium “cleaner fish.” They require intentional\n    feeding with a complete and nutritious diet. Cory catfish do not replace\n    regular water changes, substrate maintenance, or normal aquarium cleaning.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Gold-Bridled Corys can be maintained with carefully selected peaceful\n    freshwater fish that share similar temperature and water requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Potential tank mates may include peaceful tetras, pencilfish,\n    rasboras, smaller barbs, peaceful dwarf cichlids, and other\n    appropriately sized community species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Because long-snouted Corys can be somewhat more assertive than many\n    short-snouted species, provide adequate space if mixing CW005 with\n    other bottom-dwelling catfish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish, highly aggressive bottom dwellers,\n    and extremely competitive species that prevent the Cory group\n    from feeding normally.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SEXING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Male vs. Female CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mature males and females become easier to distinguish once the fish\n    reach adult size.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e generally remain somewhat smaller and slimmer,\n    reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e may reach around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2.2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and become broader and rounder through\n    the abdomen, especially when viewed from above.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mature males can also develop specialized structures associated with\n    reproductive condition, but body shape remains the easiest visual\n    difference for most aquarium keepers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY CHOOSE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive long, saddle-shaped snout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden-yellow facial or “bridle” coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo to three characteristic dark flank patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttractive finely banded caudal fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSubtle greenish-yellow iridescence in healthy adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting sand-probing feeding behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistoric CW005 collector identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrue Lineage 1 Corydoras that retains the Corydoras genus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent specialty species for Cory collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEFORE BUYING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border: 1px solid #d8e8e2; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Before Buying CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      CW005 Gold-Bridled Corys are social long-snouted Corys and should\n      not be kept alone. Plan for \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and use\n      \u003cstrong\u003efine sand\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can naturally probe the substrate\n      without damaging their snouts or barbels. Introduce them only to a\n      mature, fully cycled aquarium with clean stable water, appropriate\n      floor space, cover, and a varied diet. Because long-snouted Corys\n      can be slightly more assertive than typical short-snouted forms,\n      adequate space and multiple feeding areas are beneficial.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish FAQ\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is a CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory is the aquarium fish identified as\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e, a long-snouted Cory from the\n      Paraguay River basin known for its yellow-gold head coloration,\n      dark flank patches, and finely banded tail.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is CW005 Corydoras aurofrenatus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Specialist aquarium references identify CW005 as\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e. The CW005 code remains commonly\n      used by breeders, collectors, and retailers even though the fish\n      already has a formal scientific species name.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Why is it called the Gold-Bridled Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The name refers to the yellow or golden coloration across the\n      snout and head. The species name \u003cem\u003eaurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e combines\n      roots associated with “gold” and “bridled.”\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is Corydoras ellisae the same as Corydoras aurofrenatus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. Modern taxonomic study treats \u003cem\u003eCorydoras ellisae\u003c\/em\u003e\n      as a junior synonym of \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e.\n      A detailed 2020 revision confirmed that the two cannot be reliably\n      separated as different species.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is Corydoras aurofrenatus now a Hoplisoma?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No. \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the long-snouted\n      Lineage 1 group and remains in the genus \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e.\n      It should not be renamed \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How big do CW005 Gold-Bridled Corys get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Adults generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Mature females are typically larger and broader-bodied than males.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How many Gold-Bridled Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep CW005 in a group of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Social groups encourage more natural foraging and confident behavior.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Does CW005 need a sand substrate?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Fine sand is strongly recommended. CW005 is a long-snouted Cory\n      that naturally probes into the substrate while feeding, so soft sand\n      allows much more natural behavior than sharp or coarse gravel.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What temperature is best for Gold-Bridled Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A practical aquarium temperature range is approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pH around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Where do CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish come from?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/em\u003e is native to the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Verified scientific records\n      include tributaries in Paraguay and Brazil, with the original type\n      locality near Arroyo Trementina in Paraguay.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are CW005 Gold-Bridled Corys peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      They are generally suitable with peaceful community fish, although\n      long-snouted Corys can be somewhat more assertive toward members of\n      their own or closely related species than many short-snouted Corys.\n      Provide adequate bottom space and several feeding areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What do CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish eat?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Gold-Bridled Corys are omnivorous benthic foragers. Feed quality\n      sinking pellets, granules, or tablets supplemented with frozen or\n      live foods such as bloodworms, blackworms, Tubifex, brine shrimp,\n      and daphnia.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do Gold-Bridled Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No Cory should be treated simply as an aquarium cleaner.\n      CW005 naturally searches the substrate for food but still requires\n      intentional feeding. Regular water changes, substrate maintenance,\n      and normal aquarium cleaning remain necessary.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 34px; padding: 22px; background: #016141; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add a distinctive long-snouted Cory to your freshwater aquarium with the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCW005 Gold-Bridled Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      With its golden facial coloration, elongated saddle-shaped snout,\n      characteristic dark body patches, banded tail, and fascinating\n      sand-probing behavior, \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras aurofrenatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      is an excellent specialty choice for Cory enthusiasts and carefully\n      maintained freshwater aquariums.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Tropicflow","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52693210464554,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52693210497322,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish – Recommended","offer_id":52693210530090,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6237\/5466\/files\/CW005-Gold-Bridled-CoryCatfish-Corydoras-Aurofrenatus.jpg?v=1789921988","url":"https:\/\/tropicflow.com\/products\/cw005-gold-bridled-cory-catfish-corydoras-aurofrenatus","provider":"Tropicflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}