Albino Pygmy Corydora - (No Online Purchases)

Tank Requirements

Albino Pygmy Corydoras are small and peaceful, making them suitable for smaller community aquariums.

• A tank of around 40 L or larger is a good starting point for a small group.
• Keep them in a group of at least 6, although larger groups are even better.
• Use fine sand or smooth gravel to protect their sensitive barbels.
• Provide hiding places using plants, driftwood, caves or other aquarium décor.
• Good water quality and regular maintenance are important.
• A gentle-to-moderate water flow is suitable.

Feeding

Despite their reputation as “clean-up fish,” Corydoras still need to be deliberately fed.

Suitable foods include:

• Sinking catfish pellets
• Sinking micro-pellets
• Repashy-style foods
• Frozen or live bloodworms
• Frozen or live brine shrimp
• Other appropriately sized sinking foods

Make sure food reaches the bottom of the aquarium where they can find it.

Behaviour

Very peaceful and active.

Albino Pygmy Corydoras are entertaining little fish that spend much of their time exploring the substrate.

You may see them:

• Foraging through the sand
• Exploring plants and decorations
• Resting together
• Darting around the aquarium
• Occasionally swimming higher in the water column

They are generally much more confident and active when kept in a proper group.

Suitable Tank Mates

They work well with peaceful community fish that are too large to eat them.

Good potential tank mates include:

• Small peaceful tetras
• Rasboras
• Small livebearers
• Other peaceful Corydoras
• Small peaceful gouramis
• Small shrimp, depending on the individual fish

Avoid:

• Large predatory fish
• Aggressive cichlids
• Fin-nipping species
• Fish large enough to swallow them

Substrate Is Important

One of the most important considerations with Corydoras is the substrate.

Fine sand is ideal.

They naturally use their barbels to search through the substrate for food. Sharp or very rough gravel can damage their barbels and make foraging more difficult.

Is an Albino Pygmy Corydoras Right for You?

Good choice if you:

• Want a small, peaceful community fish
• Have a smaller aquarium
• Enjoy watching natural foraging behaviour
• Can keep a group of 6 or more
• Have a soft or smooth substrate
• Want a fish that gets along with most peaceful community species