🐟 Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)
🐟 Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)
Freshwater Catfish • Peaceful Bottom Dweller • Schooling Species • Beginner-Friendly Cory
📋 The Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) is one of the most popular freshwater catfish in the aquarium hobby, valued for its pale albino coloration, active personality, and exceptional adaptability.
This species thrives as a community friendly bottom dweller and does best when kept in groups, where their social behaviour becomes more visible and engaging.
As a hardy beginner species, Albino Corydoras tolerate a wide range of water conditions and are ideal for both new and experienced aquarists.
Their constant foraging helps keep substrates tidy, making them a practical and attractive addition to peaceful community aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Albino Colour Morph: Creamy white body with red eyes
🌿 Community Friendly: Safe with peaceful tankmates
⚪ Schooling Species: Best kept in groups of 5+
📏 Hardy Beginner Fish: Extremely adaptable and resilient
💧 Clean Water Lover: Prefers stable, well-maintained tanks
🧾 A Quick Look at the Albino Corydoras
📛 Common Name: Albino Corydoras / Albino Bronze Cory
🔬 Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus (Albino Form)
👨👩👧 Family: Callichthyidae
🌍 Origin: Farm-bred strain (species native to South America)
📏 Max Size: 6–7 cm (≈ 2.3–2.7″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–27 °C (≈ 72–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5–10 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (sinking foods, worms, pellets)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterer

















