Albino Cory - Corydoras Aeneus

There are a few names for this fish, but the most common is the Albino Cory. Some other names include: Albino Cory Catfish, Albino Corydoras. They fall into the family of armoured catfish.

These fish are very sociable with their own kind and to keep them happy they should be in groups of at least 4. Keeping them in groups like this makes them feel more comfortable and their happiness will show by how lively they are.

Albino Cory are easy to take care of and grow to an average size of 2.8inches.

Original Origin:

South America – Technically the family this fish belongs to comes from South America, but the Albino variety has been bred this way in captivity.

Tank Size/Setup:

Minimum of 10 gallons (38 litres)

All Corydoras species are bottom feeders and love planted aquariums with lots of hiding places that they can swim in and out of.

They prefer a substrate that is very small stones or sand based so that they can forage through it for food.

Temperament/Compatibility:

Cory’s are very good community fish and do great in community tanks with other freshwater tropical fish of the same temperament.

It is very rare to hear about aggressiveness with this species.

Water Temperature:

22°C to 28°C (72°F to 83°F)

Water Hardness:

Water hardness is not that important as these fish can live in a very wide range.

Anywhere between 35 to 450ppm (2 to 30°dgH/kH) will be fine for them.

Fish Food:

Being omnivorous bottom feeders, Cory’s will eat anything that falls down to the bottom of the tank. Give them a varied diet to keep them energetic and active. 

The Sexes:

Females are larger and have a fuller body than their male counterparts, but telling the sexes is easier during the mating process.

Average Lifespan:

About 10 years.