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Albino Cory

Armored Catfish

Family: CallichthyidaeCorydoras paleatusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

   The Albino Cory are quite hardy and adaptable, very peaceful, and they help keep the bottom of the aquarium clean by eating up leftover foods!

  They are very suited for a small aquarium. The Albino Cory is a small member of the Callichthyidae family of catfish, with a full grown adult only growing up to 2.5 inches (7 cm).

  Though the Albino Cory are not often bred in home aquariums, they will breed rather easily and it is very interesting! The female will drop a few eggs and catch them with her ventral fins, carrying them about to deposit them here and there about the plants and decor in the aquarium.

   The Albino Cory is a pseudo-albino variety that has been developed in the hobby trade from the darker-bodied Paleatus Cory, Corydorus paleatus .

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Freshwater Aquarium

Geographic Distribution Corydoras paleatus Data provided by FishBase.org Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Siluriformes Family: Callichthyidae

Habitat: Distribution / Background

   The Paleatus Cory are found in the La Plata river in southeast Brazil.

• Scientific Name: Corydoras paleatus
• Social Grouping: Groups - Best kept in schools of 4 or more. They are a very social fish.
• IUCN Red List: NE - Not Evaluated or not listed

Description

• Maximum Size: 2.8 inches (6.99 cm)

Fish Keeping Difficulty

• Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
• Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner

Foods and Feeding

   Since they are omnivores, the Albino Cory will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality sinking pellet or flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat.

• Diet Type: Omnivore
• Flake Food: Yes
• Tablet Pellet: Yes
• Live foods (fishes, shrimps, worms): Some of Diet
• Vegetable Food: Some of Diet
• Meaty Food: Some of Diet
• Feeding Frequency: Daily

Aquarium Care

• Water Changes: Bi-weekly

Aquarium Setup

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gal (76 L)
• Substrate Type: Sand/Gravel Mix
• Lighting Needs: Moderate - normal lighting
• Temperature: 72.0 - 79.0° F (22.2 - 26.1° C)
• Range ph: 6.0-8.0
• Hardness Range: 2 - 25 dGH
• Brackish: No
• Water Movement: Moderate
• Water Region: Bottom

Social Behaviors

   The Albino Cory are a very good community fish.

• Venomous: No
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Compatible with:
  • Same species - conspecifics: Yes
  • Peaceful fish (): Safe
  • Semi-Aggressive: (): Threat
  • Shrimps, Crabs, Snails: Safe - not aggressive
  • Plants: Safe

Sex: Sexual differences

   Sexing is difficult, and breeding is best accomplished by natural pairing.

Breeding / Reproduction

   The Corydorus have a very interesting breeding routine. After bumping the male on the vent, the female will receive the males sperm into her mouth. She then discharges a few eggs which she catches and clasps with her ventral fins. Then the female will swim around and deposit a bit of sperm and just a few eggs at a time in select spots, such as a strong plant, the heater tube or ever the aquarium glass. When she has runs out of sperm, she will go back to the male and repeat the process until the spawn is complete. See the description of how to breed these fish in Breeding Freshwater Fish.

• Ease of Propagation: Easy

Availability

   The Albino Cory is readily available.

References

Animal-World References
Freshwater Fish and Plants Tropical Fish ~ Freshwater Fish ~ Aquatic Plants

Author: David Brough. CFS.

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Captain salah - 2012-01-30 Hello,I have 6 albino cory,they are the best (cleaning). My advice keep in groups, minimum of 6 or more . Reply

samfra - 2012-01-17 I bought 2 albino corydoras and 1 I keep thinking is dead coz it seems to be floating at the top of the water vertically with his mouth right near the top as soon as i get the net ready to get his corpse out he swims away as does he if another fish comes to close what the hell is it doing? is it during? Click For Replies (1) Charlie Roche - 2012-01-17 I would check your tank conditions temperature, PH, filter etc as this sounds like behavioral problem and usually something wrong in the tank. Reply

Dan - 2011-12-22 How should I feed my 2 corys? I have 6 little glow fish that eat a lot. I feed the glow fish tropical flakes. I feed them all twice a day and make sure I don't overfeed as well. And recently I bought specially for my corys sinking Shrimp pellets medium size but I think they are a little big and HARD for them to eat. The shrimp package got a bronze cory on it so that's why I got it and I read they love it. I also got freeze dried blood worms for the corys but as soon as I put a few in the water the glow fish eat them and leave behind the ones that are too big. Would someone help me out on how to feed these little cute fish having glow fish around ? and suggestions on the sinking pellets? Thank you! Reply

Dan - 2011-12-21 I have an Albino Cory I love very much. He is by himself with 5 glow little fish that don't mind him at all. Should I get another Cory so he has a friend? or should I keep him alone? what should I do? Are Cory lonely fish? or they like company? Thank you Click For Replies (3) Charlie Roche - 2011-12-21 Can't say for sure cuz I never asked one but breeding is an interesting process with these fellas. I think everything likes company for some reason but he is probably fine on his own. What would you prefer is the question? David Brough - 2011-12-21 Cories love company! Get as many as you can without overstocking the aquarium :) They are a great community fish so there shouldn't be any worries about compatibility with your other fish. Dan - 2011-12-22 Thank you guys! That is exactly what I needed to know; I got a second cory and it's great to see them lay next to each other. My fav little fish in the world now. Reply

nm123 - 2011-10-14 Hey all you cory catfish fans out there did you know the reason why cory catfish breathe air from the top of the tank is too help them digest their food? Click For Replies (2) Alex Burleson - 2011-10-15 To those people that did not know that, this would a helpful bit of information to them, I'm sure. nm123 - 2011-10-15 Thanks I found the information on you tube if you were wondering where I got the information from. Reply

Flerida Javier Ambion - 2011-11-24 I love Albino cory. I named them Teapot and Pirate. Teapot, because its stout and short. It was alone, so I had to buy more, but there was only one available in the shop and it has only one eye. So I named it Pirate. I wish there are more in the shop. I want to have 4-6 of the same kind. They behave like a puppy. so cuuuutte! Click For Replies (2) Charlie Roche - 2011-11-24 Glad you like. Many don't realize that these guys have distinct personalities and get attached to their owners. Donna - 2011-11-25 Yeah, my albino is the same way, very lithargic but seems to come to life if there's activity in the room Reply

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