Albino Corydoras (Albino Cory Catfish)

The Albino Corydoras is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish known for its soft pale pink-white body and striking red eyes. Active, social, and hardy, this adorable scavenger is perfect for community aquariums and beginner hobbyists alike.


Care Instructions

Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty Level: Easy (Great for beginners)
Adult Size: 2.5–3 inches
Lifespan: 5–8 years
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum (for a group)
Temperature: 72–79°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

✔ Best kept in groups of 5–6 or more
✔ Use soft sand or smooth substrate to protect their barbels
✔ Provide plants, driftwood, and hiding spaces
✔ Gentle filtration with good oxygen levels

Albino Corys are schooling fish and feel safest in groups. They spend most of their time exploring the bottom of the tank and are constantly on the move.

 Food

Albino Corydoras are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet:

• High-quality sinking pellets or wafers

• Frozen or live bloodworms

• Brine shrimp

• Daphnia

• Occasional blanched vegetables

 Do not rely only on leftover flakes from other fish — they need proper sinking food to stay healthy and vibrant.

Fun Facts

Their red eyes are due to albinism — completely natural for this variety.
• They occasionally swim to the surface to gulp air — this is normal behavior.
• They “blink” or rotate their eyes, which many owners find adorable.
• When kept in groups, they often do synchronized little “zoomies” across the tank bottom.