Our Guide To Keeping Albino Pygmy Corydora Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Corydoras pygmaeus (Albino variant)
   • Common name: Albino Pygmy Corydora
   • Family: Callichthyidae
   • Origin: Captive-bred variant; originally from the Madeira River Basin, Brazil
   • Adult length: 2.5 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Albino Pygmy Corydora do well in small, heavily planted aquariums with plenty of hiding places and open space for swimming.
   • Use soft sand or smooth gravel substrate to avoid injuring their delicate barbels. Include features like driftwood, leaf litter, and small caves for shelter.

3. Water Parameters:

   • These fish prefer a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5, with soft to moderately hard water.
   • Maintain temperatures between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Gentle to moderate water flow is ideal. A sponge filter or adjustable flow filter works well to avoid stress.

5. Diet:

   • Provide a staple diet of high-quality sinking pellets or micro wafers.
   • Supplement with live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms to enhance nutrition.

6. Tank mates:

   • Albino Pygmy Corydora are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least six, ideally more.
   • They get along well with other small, peaceful species like ember tetras, small rasboras, and shrimp.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • They are active and sociable, often seen swimming in midwater as well as along the bottom—unlike many other corys.
   • Avoid pairing with aggressive or much larger fish that may stress or outcompete them.