🐟 Albino Cory Catfish Overview

• Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus (albino variant)

• Common Names: Albino Cory, Albino Corydoras, Albino Bronze Cory

• Family: Callichthyidae

• Origin: Man-made color morph of the Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus), originally from South America

🎨 Appearance

• Coloration: Pale white to pinkish body with red or pink eyes (due to lack of pigmentation)

• Body Shape: Short, armored, slightly arched back

• Size: Up to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)

• Sexual Dimorphism: Females are broader and slightly larger than males

🏡 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Group Size: Best kept in groups of at least 5–6 (they’re shoaling fish)

• Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel (to protect their sensitive barbels)

• Decor: Provide hiding spots with plants, driftwood, and caves

• Lighting: Low to moderate (bright lights may stress them)

• Tank Lid: Recommended—they occasionally dart to the surface

💧 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: 2–12 dGH

• Oxygenation: Moderate to high—Albino Corys gulp air from the surface due to their intestinal air-breathing ability

• Filtration: Gentle flow; avoid strong currents

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Omnivorous bottom-feeder

• Staple Foods:

  • Sinking catfish pellets or wafers

  • Algae wafers

• Supplements:

  • Frozen or live bloodworms

  • Brine shrimp

  • Daphnia

  • Blanched veggies (e.g., zucchini or cucumber)

• Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times per day; ensure food reaches the bottom

🤝 Behavior & Compatibility

• Temperament: Peaceful, gentle, shy if alone

• Behavior:

  • Very social; prefer to move in groups

  • Active during the day and evening

  • Will “wriggle” around bottom or rest together

• Good Tankmates:

  • Tetras

  • Rasboras

  • Guppies, Mollies, Platies

  • Dwarf Gouramis

  • Shrimp and snails

  • Other peaceful bottom-dwellers

• Avoid:

  • Large or aggressive fish (e.g., cichlids)

  • Fin-nipping species (e.g., tiger barbs)

🥚 Breeding Albino Corys

• Breeding Difficulty: Easy to moderate

• Spawning Trigger: Cooler water changes + high-protein foods

• Mating Behavior:

  • T-shaped mating position

  • Female lays eggs on glass, plants, or decorations

• Egg/Fry Care:

  • Adults may eat eggs—remove parents or use a breeding tank

  • Eggs hatch in 3–5 days

  • Fry eat infusoria → powdered fry food → baby brine shrimp

❤️ Health & Lifespan

• Lifespan: 5–8 years with proper care

• Health Notes:

  • Sensitive to ammonia/nitrite buildup

  • Prone to barbel infections if substrate is too rough or dirty

  • Can be stressed by aggressive tankmates

  • Avoid copper-based medications (toxic to Corys)

• Preventative Care:

  • Regular water changes

  • Soft, clean substrate

  • Avoid overcrowding and overfeeding

✅ Pros & Cons

📌 Quick Reference Summary

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