Albino corydoras
Corydoras aeneus · Callichthyidae
Also known as Albino cory
Beginner
The pink-white form of the bronze cory: the toughest, cheapest starter catfish there is.
In short: An albino corydoras needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 6–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 4–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, tablets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Captive-bred form of a South American species
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Sandy stream beds
- Natural conditions
- Sand or smooth gravel; wide water tolerance.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- TetrasRasborasGouramis
- Avoid
- Sharp substrateLarge predators
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are broader.
- Notes
- Spawns readily after a cool water change.
- Common ailments
- Barbel infectionIch
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