{"product_id":"albino-corydora","title":"Albino Corydora (Corydoras aeneus var. albino) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBrighten up your aquarium floor with the energetic, peaceful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eAlbino Corydora\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eCorydoras aeneus\u003c\/i\u003e). Famous for their shimmering pinkish-white bodies, ruby-red eyes, and constant foraging activity, these bottom-dwelling catfish are an essential cleanup crew member and an absolute staple for any peaceful freshwater community aquarium. Highly social, active during daylight hours, and exceptionally hardy, the Albino Cory Catfish is the ideal choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePlace of Origin \u0026amp; Natural Background\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile Albino Corydoras are selectively bred captive varieties of the classic Bronze Cory (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eCorydoras aeneus\u003c\/i\u003e), their ancestral roots trace directly to the slow-moving rivers, tributaries, and flooded marshlands of South America—particularly throughout the Amazon basin, Colombia, and Trinidad. In their native habitats, they inhabit shallow waters with soft, sandy bottoms and abundant leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAlbino Corydoras are among the hardiest bottom-dwellers in the freshwater hobby. They adapt well to standard community water parameters and tolerate a wide range of conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 – 12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy \/ Beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote: Corydoras possess a specialized auxiliary respiratory system, allowing them to breathe atmospheric air. You will often see them dart to the water surface for a quick breath before heading straight back to the substrate—this is completely natural, healthy behavior.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size \u0026amp; Schooling Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSchool Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Corydoras are highly gregarious schooling fish. They should \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003ealways be kept in groups of at least 6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e of their own kind. Keeping them in proper shoals reduces stress, boosts natural foraging activity, and prevents skittish behavior. A 20-gallon long tank is ideal as it maximizes horizontal floor space for them to roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eAquarium Environment \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe bottom environment is crucial for Corydoras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e A soft, fine sand substrate is strongly recommended. Coarse gravel or rough, sharp substrates can wear down or damage their delicate sensory barbels, leaving them vulnerable to bacterial infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of live freshwater aquarium plants (such as Java Fern, Anubias, and Cryptocoryne), smooth river stones, and natural driftwood caves to offer shaded hiding spots where they can rest during bright lighting periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlow \u0026amp; Filtration:\u003c\/b\u003e Gentle-to-moderate water flow with clean, well-oxygenated water is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eAlbino Corydoras are dedicated bottom foragers, but they cannot survive solely on leftover scraps from top-dwelling fish. To ensure optimal health, vitality, and coloration, feed a balanced, sinking diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStaple Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality sinking wafer pellets, sinking micropellets, and bottom-feeder tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtein Treats:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplement several times a week with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex worms, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eAlbino Corydoras are completely peaceful and will never bother other tank inhabitants. They thrive alongside non-aggressive community species, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003eSmall tetras (Neon, Cardinal, Ember, Rummy-Nose, Black Neon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003eRasboras (Harlequin, Hengeli, Chili Rasbora)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003eDwarf gouramis and honey gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003eGuppies, endlers, platies, and mollies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp and ornamental snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,5,0\"\u003eOther peaceful dwarf cichlids (such as Apistogramma or Rams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,6,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid large, aggressive, or predatory species (such as large cichlids or aggressive catfish) that could bully or attempt to eat them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eBreeding Albino Corydoras in the home aquarium is relatively straightforward. Conditioning the group with high-protein live or frozen foods (like bloodworms) alongside a cool-water water change (dropping the temperature 2–4 degrees to simulate the rainy season) often triggers spawning behavior. The female will accept sperm in the classic \"T-position\" before carrying adhesive eggs between her pelvic fins to deposit onto aquarium glass, plant leaves, or spawning mops. For high fry survival rates, move the eggs to a dedicated rearing container with an airstone and feed hatched fry infusoria followed by baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388185550912,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown.jpg?v=1790725872","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/albino-corydora","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}