Corydoras aeneus albinos (Corydoras albinos)

Adult size4 cm
Temperature22 - 28 °C
pH6 - 7
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)50 L

Description

They are small "cat fish", considered to be cleaners. It is preferable that they are within a group of 3 or 4 specimens. It is preferable that they live in an environment where the vegetation is semi-dense with rocks or roots, so that they can hide there.

Corydoras Aeneus Albinos is a freshwater fish belonging to the Callichthyidae family. It is also known as Corydoras Albinos Common or even silver Corydoras.

This fish is native to South America, more specifically the Amazon and Rio Orinoco hydrographic basins. It is mainly found in the shallow and croupies of rivers and lakes, where it feeds on small invertebrates such as worms and crustaceans.

Corydoras Aeneus Albinos is characterized by its elongated body and laterally compressed, with a white cream uniform all the body. The fins are transparent, which gives them a silver appearance. The head is small and rounded, with large and round eyes. Fish also has barbels, these small growths around the mouth allowing it to search the substrate in search of food.

Corydoras Aeneus Albinos is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group, with other species of corydoras or with other peaceful fish.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size4 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature22 - 28 °C
  • pH6 - 7
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)50 L

Dimorphism

Difficult to distinguish, the female is larger and more massive.

Reproduction

Very rare.

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