May be
an albino version of Aspidorasfuscoguttatus from
the Goas region of Brazil. Bred by a North of England aquarist.
The differences are
noted herebetween the Aspidoras and Corydoras
genera. Eye: very small in Aspidoras small in Corydoras.
Body shape: smaller size and body shape in Aspidoras
compared to the much more bulkier Corydoras. Head:
smaller head shape in Aspidoras compared with Corydoras.
Aspidoras posses a duel fontanel bone structure in skull
whereas Corydoras have only the one larger fontanel. Aquarium
Care: With all of this genus they are best kept
in groups of six or more and are best housed with small fishes that
are not aggressive. Provide a planted area in the tank for cover
and include a soft substrate such as sand or small rounded gravel.
Diet: Flake, tablet foods, small live and frozen
foods.
Common
Name:
Albino
Aspidoras
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
Captive
bred
Size:
4.0cm (1¾ins)
Temp:
22-24°C
(71-75°F)
p.H.
6.0
-7.2.
Reference
ScotCat Article:
Article no.48: The
Genus Aspidoras Hetherington, John; Pers
Comm.
