Albino Peppered Corydoras (3–3.5cm) are a hardy and charming variety of Cory catfish, known for their pale bodies with subtle speckling and their constant, playful foraging along the bottom of the tank. These peaceful catfish are ideal for planted and community aquariums, where they help clean up leftover food and add plenty of character to the lower levels of your setup.
Care Requirements:
- Tank Size: Suitable from around 60L and up
- Water Conditions: Prefer pH 6.0–7.5 and temperatures between 20–25°C
- Habitat: Soft, sandy substrate is best to protect their delicate barbels, with driftwood, caves, and plants providing cover and shaded resting areas
Feeding:
Albino Peppered Corydoras are omnivorous scavengers. Offer a varied diet of high-quality sinking pellets or wafers, along with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. While they will eat leftover food from the substrate, they still need their own dedicated sinking foods to stay healthy and active.
Compatibility & Behaviour:
These corydoras are very peaceful and thrive in groups of at least six, where they display natural schooling and social behaviour. They make excellent tankmates for other small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, and dwarf gouramis.
Additional Information:
- Lifespan: Often 5+ years with good care and stable water conditions
- Activity: Active bottom-dwellers, constantly exploring and sifting through the substrate
- Difficulty: Easy to care for, making them a great choice for community tanks and beginner aquarists
Choose Albino Peppered Corydoras (3–3.5cm) to add a gentle, hard-working clean-up crew to your aquarium—perfect for planted and community setups where peaceful bottom fish are a must.
