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Our Guide To Keeping Albino Bronze Cory Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Corydoras aeneus
- Common name: Albino Bronze Cory
- Family: Callichthyidae
- Origin: South America, Amazon River basin
- Adult length: 5 cm
- Lifespan: 5 years
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Tank Setup:
- Albino Bronze Corys prefer a tank with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places like caves, driftwood, and plants.
- Provide areas with gentle water flow as well as still areas to mimic their natural habitat.
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Water Parameters:
- Albino Bronze Corys prefer slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
- Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A gentle filtration system is suitable to maintain water quality without creating strong currents.
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Diet:
- Albino Bronze Corys are omnivores and accept a variety of foods including sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
- Feed them a balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition and health.
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Tank mates:
- Albino Bronze Corys are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, and peaceful barbs.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or larger fish that may intimidate them.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Albino Bronze Corys are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish that enjoy being kept in groups of at least six individuals.
- They are compatible with a wide range of community fish and make excellent tank mates.