Albino Aeneus 1" Corydoras

Albino Aeneus Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus; also classified as Osteogaster aenea)

Appearance & Behavior

Bring soft color and lively bottom-level activity to your freshwater aquarium with Albino Aeneus Corydoras. This albino form of the Bronze Corydoras has a creamy pink-white body and pinkish-red eyes that stand out against green plants and darker substrates. A settled group explores together, using sensitive barbels to search for food before resting in shaded areas. These peaceful, social catfish feel most secure with their own species. The 1-inch size in the listing refers to a juvenile size, not their adult size. Occasional trips to the surface for air are normal, but frequent surface visits or labored breathing warrant a water-quality and oxygenation check.

Quick Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy; best in an established aquarium

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Adult Size: Approximately 2.5–3 inches; females usually larger

• Minimum Aquarium Size: 20 gallons long for a group; larger aquariums recommended for additional bottom dwellers and community stocking

• Temperature: 72–79°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water, approximately 2–20 dGH

• Diet: Omnivore; requires dedicated sinking foods

• Swimming Area: Bottom, with occasional trips to the surface

• Recommended Quantity: At least 6 of the same species when aquarium space and stocking allow

Aquarium Setup & Compatibility

Provide fine sand or smooth, rounded substrate, open foraging areas, and shaded retreats among plants and driftwood. Albino Aeneus Corydoras do best in a fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions, clean substrate, and good oxygenation. Plants and floating cover offer relief from bright lighting. Avoid sharp gravel, protect filter intakes around small juveniles, keep access to the surface unobstructed, and use a secure lid. These fish do not replace substrate cleaning or water changes.

Good companions include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, and small gouramis with compatible care requirements. Plant-safe snails and adult dwarf shrimp may coexist, though tiny shrimplets can be eaten opportunistically. Avoid aggressive fish, larger predators, and territorial bottom dwellers that may prevent them from feeding or resting. Juveniles are especially vulnerable to fish large enough to swallow them. Bronze and albino Aeneus are color forms of the same species and can group together; unrelated Corydoras species should not replace companions of their own kind.

Feeding

Offer a quality sinking catfish pellet or wafer as a staple, supplemented with Hatchery Diet 1.2 mm when it reaches the bottom, Daphnia, and Bloodworms. Crush pellets and finely chop larger frozen foods as needed for small juveniles. Feed small portions in open areas and confirm that each fish gets food; feeding near lights-out can help in busy community aquariums. Albino Aeneus Corydoras are not algae eaters and should never be expected to survive on scraps or fish waste.