Albino Aeneus Cory | Corydoras Aeneus
The Albino Cory is a popular corydoras species known for its pale, almost translucent body and bright red eyes. This hardy catfish spends most of its time on the tank bottom, using its whisker-like barbels to sift through sand or fine gravel in search of food. Its scavenging nature makes it a great cleanup crew member, helping to keep leftover pellets and detritus from building up.
These peaceful fish do best in groups of six or more, where they feel secure and display their natural schooling behavior. Albino Corys are gentle community members, happily coexisting with tetras, rasboras, and other non-aggressive species. They thrive in well-oxygenated water with a mild current, and accept a varied diet of sinking pellets, wafers, and other sinking foods.
| Specifications |
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| Species: Corydoras aeneus |
| Color: Albino (pale, translucent body, red eyes) |
| Size: Up to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) |
| Temperament: Peaceful, social |
| Group Size: 6 or more |
| Water Conditions: Mild current, well-oxygenated, stable temperature |
| Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods |
FAQ
What is the ideal group size for Albino Aeneus Corys?
The ideal group size is six or more, as they are social fish and feel more secure and active in a group.
Are Albino Corys compatible with other fish species?
Yes, they are peaceful and get along well with tetras, rasboras, and other non-aggressive community fish.
What kind of diet do Albino Corys prefer?
They accept a varied diet of sinking pellets, wafers, and other sinking foods, and are particularly good at consuming detritus and leftover food.
Claire Springer –
My tank has been running smoothly for three months with a group of six Albino Corys. They’re very active on the bottom, clean up uneaten food, and don’t bother other fish. The red eyes stand out well against the pale body. Easy to care for and a great addition to a community tank.
Joanne Mathis –
I added them to a 20-gallon community tank with neon tetras and dwarf gouramis. They blend in well and don’t cause any stress. They eat almost everything I offer, including sinking pellets and frozen bloodworms. A reliable cleanup crew.
Una Duncan –
The fish arrived healthy and stayed active after a week. They’re very quiet and don’t chase or nip other fish. I’ve kept them in groups of seven and they swim together in a natural school pattern. Great for beginners.