Albino Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus (albino)
Also known as Albino Cory, White Cory
Edited by Ivan F. · Reviewed
Beginner verdict
A pale, pink-eyed form of the bronze cory that is just as tough and friendly. It sifts the bottom in busy groups, gets along with nearly every peaceful fish, and adapts to most tap water. A superb first catfish, as long as it gets food of its own.
Care at a glance
- Min tank size
- 19 US gal
- Footprint
- 31 x 12 in
- Temperature
- 70–81 °F
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- Swim zone
- Bottom
- Min group
- 6 fish
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
Albino Corydoras care mistakes to avoid
The mistakes beginners most often make with this species.
- Do not buy just one or two. Keep at least 6 fish so they feel secure.
- Avoid sharp gravel, because it digs with sensitive barbels.
- Do not use very bright light without cover, as albino fish can be sensitive to it.
- Do not rely on leftovers. It needs its own sinking food every day.
- Check your tank before you buy. Our sourced minimum is 19 US gallons.
Albino Corydoras tank mates and swim zone
Bottom
Spends most of its time in this part of the tank.
Paracheirodon innesi
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Trigonostigma espei
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Albino Corydoras is much larger than Ember Tetra and may frighten or even eat it.
Boraras brigittae
Albino Corydoras is much larger than Chili Rasbora and may frighten or even eat it.
Danio margaritatus
Albino Corydoras is much larger than Celestial Pearl Danio and may frighten or even eat it.
Tanichthys albonubes
Their temperature ranges barely overlap, so you will have little room for error.
Carassius auratus
Goldfish suit cooler water and are not suited to tropical tanks, so Albino Corydoras is a poor match.
Common tank-mate questions
Albino Corydoras feeding and care
How to feed
- Feed sinking pellets or wafers once the lights dim.
- Add small frozen foods, such as bloodworms, for variety.
- Feed small portions you can see finished within a couple of minutes, because overfeeding fouls the water fast.
Telling males from females
Females grow larger and look rounder and broader when mature, especially when full of eggs.
Plants that suit it
Species facts
- Family
- Callichthyidae
- Native to
- Aquarium-bred form of a South American species
- Adult size
- 3 in (7.5 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social needs
- Schooling/Shoaling (6+)
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Water flow
- Moderate
- Substrate
- Smooth Gravel
- Live plants
- Mostly Safe
- Shrimp
- 100% Safe
- Fin nipping
- None
- Vulnerable to nippers
- No
- Breeding
- Moderate
Albino Corydoras FAQ
What size tank do Albino Corydoras need?
Our sourced minimum is 19 US gallons (72 liters), with a footprint of 80 x 30 cm. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many Albino Corydoras should I keep?
Keep at least 6 fish. Bigger groups usually look better and behave more confidently.
What can live with Albino Corydoras?
Good matches on our list include Neon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra and Black Neon Tetra. Avoid Goldfish.
How long do Albino Corydoras live?
Care guides report about 5–10 years. Stable water and a good diet make the biggest difference.
Are albino corys a separate species?
No. They are an albino form, most commonly of the bronze cory, so care is the same as for that species.
Where to buy Albino Corydoras
Stores that list it under the same scientific name as this page. We earn nothing from these links. We have not bought from them, so check each store's own terms.
We have not found a store that sells Albino Corydoras under its scientific name yet. We add stores as we confirm them.
Live animals and plants travel by courier. Check the store's live-arrival guarantee, and only buy once your tank has cycled (see how to cycle a fish tank).
Some US states restrict certain species. Check our US state aquarium rules table and your state's own rules before you buy.
Complete the tank
A forgiving setup with room for a small community.
Tank size for this species
At least 19 US gallons (72 L), 80 x 30 cm footprint
Filter
Hang-on-back or large sponge filter
Easy to maintain and strong enough for a community without blasting the fish.
We are still choosing products for this.
Heater
Adjustable heater, about 5 W per gallon: 100 W at 20 gallons, about 150 W at 29
Enough power to hold a stable temperature in most homes. Size up for a cold room.
We are still choosing products for this.
Water Conditioner
Dechlorinator such as Seachem Prime
Tap water contains chlorine or chloramine that harms fish.
Seachem Prime US
Fritz Complete Water Conditioner US
API Betta Water Conditioner US
sera aquatan Spain
Tetra AquaSafe Spain
Maker's page · Sold at Kiwoko · Sold at Tiendanimal · Sold at zooplus.es
Why we chose these (Best Water Conditioner for Betta Fish). Nobody here has used or tested them.
Test Kit
Liquid kit such as API Freshwater Master
Tracks ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH while the tank cycles.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit US
API General & Carbonate Hardness Test Kit US
Maker's page · Sold at The Shrimp Farm · Sold at Bulk Reef Supply
sera aqua-test box (Cl) Spain
JBL PROAQUATEST COMBISET Plus NH4 Spain
Why we chose these (Best Test Kit for a Freshwater Aquarium). Nobody here has used or tested them.
Cycle the tank before adding animals. See our guide on how to cycle a fish tank.