Corydoras
aeneus (albino)
(Gill, 1858)
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contributors to this species: |
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Jim
Makin (1)
Kathy Marshall (2) Sandy Milne
(4) Allan James (2) K. Meier (1) |
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This is
a man made albino varirty of Corydoras aeneus. If
starting off with this species buy at least half-a-dozen as with
most Cory's they are happier in their own company, and with the
comparatively low price of aeneus (apart from the new varieties)
it would certainly not break the bank, and you could end up of course
with at least a pair of these hardy Cory's. Aquarium
Care: Will do well in a community setup with smaller tank
mates such as Rasboras and Tetra's. Do not house with aggressive
species or large Cichlids. Reproduction:
Breeding is comparatively easy with cool water changes that
lowers the temperature, triggering them off. Feed a good balanced
diet making sure that they get their full quota of food if kept
in a community tank. Diet: A good quality flake
food provides all the essential vitamins that they need with extra
feedings of frozen bloodworm, white worm (sparingly) and tablet
food. |
| Common
Name: |
Albino
Cory |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
schultzei, C.macrosteus, C.venezuelanus, C.microps, Hoplosoma aeneum. |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Albino
variety not found in nature |
| Size:
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Male
6.5cm, (2½ins) Female 7.5cm. (3ins) |
| Temp: |
20-26°C
(67-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.0. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 2. Feb. 1997. |
