Albino Corydoras
Albino Corydoras(Corydoras aeneus) is The albino form of the Bronze Corydoras, displaying a pale peachy-white body with pink-red eyes and the same full fins and body shape as the standard bronze form. One of the most widely kept and best-loved catfish in the freshwater hobby,Corydoras aeneushas been a staple of the aquarium trade for well over a century. Remarkably hardy, peaceful, and endlessly active, it is equally suited to the beginner’s first community tank and the experienced aquarist’s carefully aquascaped planted setup.
Feeding & Care Tip:Hikari Sinking Wafersmake an excellent daily staple — drop them near the fish at lights-out when corys are most actively foraging.Sera Vipachips Tropical Wafersare an excellent alternative. Supplement 2–3× per week withHikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Tubifex WormsorHikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms. Remove any uneaten food within a few hours to maintain water quality.
Native to a remarkably wide range across Trinidad and South America — from Venezuela and Colombia south through Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil to the La Plata basin of Argentina. This breadth of origin explains the species’ legendary adaptability. In nature it inhabits slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and even roadside ditches, always close to the bottom where it forages through leaf litter and sediment.
Keep in groups of at least six — this is not optional for Corydoras. In the wild these fish occur in schools of dozens to hundreds. A lone Corydoras or a group of fewer than six is a stressed fish that stays hidden, refuses food, and lives a shortened life. In a proper group they are bold, constantly active, and endlessly entertaining to watch as they forage together across the bottom of the aquarium.
Corydoras are highly sensitive to substrate quality — fine sand is strongly preferred over gravel, as rough substrates damage the delicate barbels they use to forage. Regular partial water changes and pristine water quality are essential, as all Corydoras are sensitive to nitrites and dissolved waste. Sand substrate, gentle flow, and shaded areas with driftwood or plants will keep this species at its happiest and most active.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful — Community |
| Typical Adult Size | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 6 minimum — larger groups always better |
| Ideal Temp | 70–81°F (21–27°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 2–15 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 0–15 dKH |
| Staple Food | Hikari Sinking Wafers; Sera Vipachips Tropical Wafers |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Tubifex Worms, Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms |
| Origin | Trinidad and widely across South America |
| Notes | One of the hardiest and most beginner-friendly corydoras. Albino fish can be slightly more sensitive to bright lighting — provide shaded areas. Sand substrate strongly recommended. Groups of 6+ essential. |
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