{"product_id":"cw023-red-laser-cory-catfish-corydoras-sp-cw023","title":"CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish – Corydoras sp. CW023","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\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish (Corydoras sp. CW023)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a\n      rare and exotic aquarium Cory prized for its intense red-orange metallic stripe,\n      warm bronze body tones, and peaceful schooling behavior. This striking Red Laser\n      form was developed from the CW023 Orange Stripe Cory line through selective breeding.\n      Growing to around \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, CW023 Red Laser Corys are best kept\n      in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups preferred, in a mature\n      freshwater aquarium with soft substrate and peaceful tank mates.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish (Corydoras sp. CW023)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an\n    eye-catching collector Cory known for the brilliant red-to-orange metallic stripe\n    running along the upper portion of its body. Combined with warm bronze, copper,\n    and reddish body pigmentation, this laser-like stripe creates a dramatic appearance\n    rarely seen among more traditional Cory catfish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Laser Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    or \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exotic freshwater catfish\n    combines premium coloration with the peaceful, social bottom-dwelling personality\n    Cory keepers love.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Red Laser form has an especially interesting aquarium history. The intense\n    red form was selectively developed from \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Orange Stripe Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    after unusually red offspring appeared within captive-bred groups. Those fish were\n    selectively bred to strengthen and stabilize the red coloration seen in today's\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW023 is an undescribed Cory-type catfish identified\n    by its \u003cstrong\u003eCW number\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a formally described species name.\n    It has traditionally been listed as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e. Under newer\n    Corydoradinae classification, this lineage is placed within\n    \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster\u003c\/em\u003e, so the fish may also be referenced as\n    \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser 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            CW023 Red Laser 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            CW023 Red Laser Cory, Red Laser Cory Catfish\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 \/ Trade Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW023\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\u003eModern Genus Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003eVariant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Red Laser \/ Selectively Bred CW023 Color Form\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\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 2–2.5 inches\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\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            72–81°F (22–27°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\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            5.5–7.0\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\u003eMinimum 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+ Minimum; 8–10+ Preferred\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            Peaceful \u0026amp; Social\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\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            CW023 Line Originates from Peru, South America\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 CW023 Red Laser Cory Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The defining feature of the \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brilliant\n    metallic stripe running from behind the head along the upper body toward the tail.\n    Depending on genetics, maturity, aquarium lighting, and condition, this stripe may\n    appear fiery red, copper-red, deep orange, or metallic orange.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The body can also show stronger warm pigmentation than many other laser Corys,\n    including bronze, copper, orange, and reddish tones. This creates a glowing appearance\n    that becomes especially noticeable under aquarium lighting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The combination of a bright dorsal stripe, warm body coloration, armored body plates,\n    and active schooling behavior gives \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras sp. CW023\u003c\/strong\u003e a highly\n    distinctive look in planted freshwater aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RARE EXOTIC FEATURE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Makes the CW023 Red Laser Cory Rare \u0026amp; Exotic?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialty aquarium strain rather than\n    one of the standard Cory species commonly available in mass-market fish stores.\n    Its intense red coloration was developed through selective breeding from the\n    CW023 Orange Stripe form.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Early breeding records describe unusually red individuals appearing among offspring\n    produced from wild-origin CW023 Orange Stripe Corys. Those red individuals were\n    separated and selectively bred, eventually producing the more consistently intense\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRed Laser CW023\u003c\/strong\u003e seen in the aquarium hobby.\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;\"\u003eCollector Fish Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      CW023 Red Laser Corys combine an unusual collector code, selective-bred color,\n      and brilliant metallic red-orange stripe. For Cory enthusiasts looking beyond\n      Panda, Bronze, Sterbai, and other commonly available species, CW023 offers a\n      distinctive addition to a specialty Cory collection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RED LASER VS ORANGE STRIPE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory vs. CW023 Orange Stripe Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both forms trace back to \u003cstrong\u003eCW023\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the primary difference is\n    color intensity. Traditional CW023 Orange Stripe Corys display a metallic orange\n    dorsal stripe, while selectively bred Red Laser individuals were developed for\n    noticeably stronger red pigmentation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Red Laser CW023 may display deeper red along the dorsal stripe as well as stronger\n    reddish pigmentation across parts of the body. Color intensity can still vary\n    naturally from fish to fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Genetics, age, diet, stress level, substrate, aquarium lighting, and overall\n    condition can all influence how strongly the red and orange tones appear.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Red Laser Corys are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and\n    should not be kept alone. We recommend keeping at least\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e together, with\n    \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred when aquarium size and filtration allow.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In a proper group, they can often be seen exploring the substrate together,\n    searching for food, resting near one another, and moving around the lower portion\n    of the aquarium as a loose school.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Larger groups can help encourage more confident and natural social behavior while\n    also creating an impressive display of metallic red-orange stripes moving together\n    across the aquarium floor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Cory-type catfish, CW023 may occasionally make a quick trip to the\n    water surface to gulp atmospheric air before returning to the bottom.\n    Occasional surface visits are normal Cory 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 CW023 Red Laser Corys\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e20-gallon or larger freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a practical\n    starting point for a proper school of Red Laser Corys. Horizontal bottom space\n    is particularly important because these fish spend much of their time exploring\n    and foraging along the substrate.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate or smooth rounded fine gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\n    CW023 Red Laser Corys use sensitive barbels around their mouths while searching\n    for food, so sharp or abrasive substrate should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Live plants, driftwood, smooth rocks, shaded areas, leaf litter, and open sections\n    of substrate can create an attractive natural-style environment while providing\n    plenty of space for the group to forage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish can generally be maintained at temperatures around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e72–81°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH of approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Stable water quality is more important than constantly adjusting the aquarium\n    to reach one exact number. Keep Red Laser Corys in a\n    \u003cstrong\u003efully cycled aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with appropriate filtration,\n    good oxygenation, and regular water changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero, and sudden changes in temperature\n    or water chemistry should be avoided. Keeping the substrate clean is also\n    important because Cory catfish spend significant amounts of time in direct\n    contact with the aquarium floor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Corys are omnivorous foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e and should receive\n    a varied, nutritious diet. High-quality sinking pellets, tablets, or wafers can\n    form the foundation of their aquarium diet.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Their diet can also be supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods\n    such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, Tubifex, and other suitable foods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A varied diet and stable aquarium environment can help fish maintain healthy body\n    condition and display their natural metallic coloration.\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 Red Laser Corys should not be purchased simply as\n    aquarium “cleaner fish.” Although they naturally forage along the substrate and\n    may consume available food, they require their own complete and nutritious diet.\n    Cory catfish are not a replacement for regular aquarium maintenance.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW023 Red Laser Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful temperament of the \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    makes it suitable for many freshwater community aquariums. Tank mates should\n    be peaceful and comfortable within similar temperature and water conditions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Potential tank mates may include peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, small\n    peaceful livebearers, peaceful gouramis, compatible dwarf cichlids, other\n    suitable Cory-type catfish, and other non-aggressive freshwater species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish and aggressive tank mates that may chase,\n    injure, intimidate, or prevent the Red Laser Corys from feeding comfortably.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY RED LASER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant metallic red-to-orange laser stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare specialty Cory for collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExotic alternative to commonly available Cory species\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWarm bronze, copper, and reddish body coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament for community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive and entertaining bottom-dwelling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSocial schooling behavior when maintained in a proper group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT 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 CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      CW023 Red Laser Corys are social fish and should not be kept alone.\n      Plan to keep \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups preferred\n      whenever aquarium space and filtration allow. Make sure the aquarium is\n      fully cycled and provide soft substrate, peaceful tank mates, stable water\n      conditions, a clean aquarium floor, and enough horizontal space for the\n      group to comfortably explore and forage.\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    CW023 Red Laser 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 CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The CW023 Red Laser Cory is a selectively developed color form of the\n      undescribed Cory-type catfish identified by the aquarium code CW023.\n      It is known for its metallic red-to-orange dorsal stripe and warm bronze\n      and reddish body coloration.\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 does CW023 mean?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCW023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a catalog-style identification number used in\n      the Corydoras hobby for a distinct fish that has not yet received a\n      formal species description. These CW numbers help aquarists distinguish\n      undescribed Cory forms before an official scientific name is assigned.\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 the CW023 Red Laser Cory rare?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW023 Red Laser Corys are considered a specialty collector fish in the\n      aquarium hobby and are generally less commonly available than standard\n      Corys such as Bronze, Panda, or Peppered Corys. Availability can vary\n      depending on breeder production and imports.\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 the Red Laser CW023 naturally red?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The intense Red Laser form was developed through selective breeding.\n      Breeders identified unusually red offspring produced from CW023 Orange\n      Stripe stock and selectively bred those fish to establish stronger red\n      coloration in subsequent generations.\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 CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Adult CW023 Red Laser Corys generally reach approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, or around 6 cm, making them a manageable\n      size for many peaceful freshwater community aquariums.\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 Red Laser Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep CW023 Red Laser Corys in a group of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      When aquarium size and filtration allow, groups of\n      \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e are preferred for stronger schooling and\n      more natural social 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      What temperature is best for CW023 Red Laser Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A general aquarium temperature range for CW023 Red Laser Corys is\n      approximately \u003cstrong\u003e72–81°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tank mates should\n      have compatible temperature and water requirements.\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 CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. CW023 Red Laser Corys are peaceful, social fish and can work well\n      in freshwater community aquariums containing other non-aggressive species\n      with compatible care requirements.\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 sp. CW023 now Osteogaster sp. CW023?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW023 has traditionally been listed as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e.\n      Following newer classification of the Corydoradinae, this lineage is\n      placed within \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster\u003c\/em\u003e, so modern references may list the\n      fish as \u003cem\u003eOsteogaster sp. CW023\u003c\/em\u003e. The familiar Corydoras CW023\n      name remains widely used in the aquarium trade.\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 CW023 Red Laser Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Red Laser Corys naturally forage along the aquarium floor for food,\n      but they should not be considered a replacement for aquarium maintenance.\n      They require their own nutritious sinking foods along with regular water\n      changes and substrate cleaning.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL --\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      CW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add a rare collector Cory with exceptional color to your freshwater aquarium\n      with the \u003cstrong\u003eCW023 Red Laser Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its brilliant\n      metallic red-orange stripe, warm bronze coloration, peaceful personality,\n      and active schooling behavior, \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras sp. 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