Albino corydora ( 6 pcs)

Description

Size: based on availability 

Albino Corydora is a color variant of the Corydoras aeneus (Bronze Corydora), known for its pale, pinkish-white body and bright red eyes. It’s a peaceful and hardy bottom-dweller — a favorite for beginners and community tanks alike.

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🐟 Basic Info

• Common Name: Albino Corydora

• Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus (Albino variant)

• Origin: South America (natural species), but albino variety is captive-bred

• Size: 5–7 cm (2–2.75 inches)

• Lifespan: 5–8 years (can live longer with good care)

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✨ Appearance

• Pale white to light pinkish body

• Bright red eyes (true albino trait)

• Same body shape and features as bronze corys

• Whisker-like barbels near the mouth for foraging

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🏠 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 15 gallons or more for a group

• Water Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Substrate: Sand is ideal — gentle on their barbels

• Decor: Provide hiding spots (plants, caves, driftwood)

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🐠 Behavior

• Peaceful, social schooling fish — keep in groups of at least 5–6

• Active during the day and especially at feeding time

• Occasionally dart to the surface for a gulp of air (normal behavior)

• Can coexist with most small, non-aggressive fish

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🍽️ Diet

• Omnivorous scavenger

  • Sinking pellets or wafers (bottom feeder formula)

  • Frozen/live foods (bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp)

  • Blanched vegetables occasionally

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🐣 Breeding

• Same breeding habits as bronze corys

  • Trigger with cool water changes

  • Males chase females, eggs laid on tank surfaces

  • Remove adults if you want to raise fry (they may eat eggs)

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✅ Care Tips

• Avoid sharp gravel (can damage barbels)

• Keep tank clean with regular water changes

• Use a gentle filter (they dislike strong currents)

• They are hardy, but sensitive to ammonia and nitrite — cycle tank well