About the Albino Corydoras
Name: Albino Corydoras
Max Size: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
Recommend pH: 6.0-8.0
Recommended Temperature (Β°F): 72-78Β°F (22-26Β°C)
Diet: Albino Corydoras are omnivorous bottom-dwellers. They have a preference for small live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They also accept high-quality sinking pellets or wafers and will scavenge for leftover food in the aquarium.
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Schooling Fish (Albino Corydoras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals to feel secure and exhibit their natural behavior.)
Possible types of tank mates: Albino Corydoras are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Behavior: Albino Corydoras, a variant of the popular Corydoras catfish, exhibit the same charming characteristics as their counterparts. They have a pale, pinkish-white body coloration with bright red eyes, owing to their lack of pigmentation. Albino Corydoras are bottom-dwelling fish and spend most of their time scavenging the substrate in search of food. They possess a unique feature known as barbels, which are sensory organs located around their mouths, helping them navigate and locate food particles in the substrate. They are peaceful and social, often seen swimming in groups and exploring the aquarium together. Albino Corydoras are known for their playful behavior, occasionally darting to the surface to gulp air before descending back to the bottom. They are excellent choices for community aquariums, as they help keep the substrate clean and add an endearing touch to the overall tank environment.
Fun Fact: Albino Corydoras, like other Corydoras species, have a fascinating behavior known as "t-baring." When they feel threatened or alarmed, they will position their bodies at an angle, forming a distinctive "t" shape. This behavior is believed to make them appear larger and more intimidating to potential predators. It's an intriguing defense mechanism that adds to their overall appeal and uniqueness in the aquarium.