Albino Cory

Albino Cory is a pseudo-albino variety derived from the darker-bodied Peppered Cory Corydorus paleatus in commerce.

Albino Cory has pinkish-white fur and brilliant red eyes. It looks similar to the Albino Aeneus Cory, which was created from the Bronze Corydoras Corydoras aeneus, however, this variant has a more orangish body.

Corydorus is a catfish species in the Callichthyidae family. Sharp spines on the dorsal, pectoral, and adipose fins contain a minor toxin that they utilize to fend off fish that may hurt them.

The whole appearance is armored, giving rise to the widespread name “Armored Catfish.” Although there are over 180 Corydoras species, only around 50 are available to the hobby and only approximately 10 are commercially bred.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size: 2.3 inches (5.9 cm)
• Maximum Adult Size: 2.8 inches (6.99 cm)
• Swimming Level: prefer the bottom of the tank and will not likely venture upward

II. You would love the fish because…

Albino Cory fish are ideal for new fish keepers. They are tough tiny fish that can adapt to a variety of water conditions.

They are busy during the day and scavenge scraps of food from the aquarium’s bottom, which helps to keep it clean. During courtship and communication, they can generate sounds with their pectoral fins and use a clicking sound.

The Albino Cory has pinkish-white fur and blazing red eyes. It gets its name from the fact that its body is armoured rather than scaled. It has two rows of overlapping bone plates down each side, and enormous plates cover the head.

Corydoras derives its name from the Greek words “kory,” which means “helmet,” and “doras,” which means “skin.”

They can live for 5 years or more, and with good care, they can live for up to 8 years.

Albino cories are ideal for tiny aquariums because adult males only reach 2.5 inches (7 cm) in length when fully grown, with larger females reaching somewhat more. A minimum of a 10-gallon tank is recommended. Despite their high activity level, these fish are very placid and enjoy the company of other fish as well as their own.

They need to be in groups of at least 5 fish to be happy, and a school of these very active tiny fish will bring the bottom of your tank to life.

They, like all catfish, have barbels on each side of their mouth to help them find food. Sharp barbs on the dorsal, pectoral, and adipose fins carry a mild poison intended to fend off predatory fish, while the dorsal and pectoral fins also have strong, hard spines.

By rubbing the spines of their pectoral fins into the grooves of their shoulder plates, these fish may make sounds of their pectoral fins. Clicking noises are employed for courtship, communication, and as a danger signal.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: minimum of 6
• Overall hostility: Peaceful
• Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
• Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

Community fish such as livebearers, danios, and tetras make good tank mates.

V. How to feed this species?

These catfish love Aqueon Bottom Feeder Tablets, Shrimp Pellets, Tropical Granules, and Algae Rounds. Feed a range of high-quality items and vary your fish’s diet daily for the greatest results. Feed your fish only what they can ingest in 2 to 3 minutes, once or twice a day.

Recommended food

• WA Bottom Dwellers Feed Sinking Pellets
• Hikari USA Inc Tropical Sinking Algae Wafers

Word for the wise

Live Plants

Driftwood

Rocks

Live, frozen food

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Heater

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