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Description
Albino Long Fin Corydoras Aenus (Bronze) 3-5cmAlbino Long Fin Corydoras aeneus (Bronze Cory) Hardy, peaceful bottom dweller with flowing fins for community aquariums Quick Facts Size: ~67 cm Tank size: 40L+ recommended Difficulty: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Best kept: Groups (46+) Plant safe: Yes Is this for you? Good if: You want a hardy, beginner friendly bottom fish You have a peaceful community tank Youre setting up a planted or nano friendly aquarium Youre happy to keep a small group Avoid
Albino Long Fin Corydoras aeneus (Bronze Cory)
Hardy, peaceful bottom-dweller with flowing fins for community aquariums
Quick Facts
- Size: ~6–7 cm
- Tank size: 40L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best kept: Groups (4–6+)
- Plant safe: Yes
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want a hardy, beginner-friendly bottom fish
- You have a peaceful community tank
- You’re setting up a planted or nano-friendly aquarium
- You’re happy to keep a small group
❌ Avoid if:
- You want a fish that survives on leftovers
- You plan to keep just one
- You use sharp or coarse gravel
- You keep aggressive tank mates
Why this fish?
Albino Long Fin Corydoras aeneus is a popular variation of the classic bronze cory, known for its pale coloration and extended flowing fins.
It offers the same hardy, peaceful nature as standard corydoras, with added visual appeal and constant bottom-level activity.
Common mistakes
- Keeping them alone instead of in groups
- Assuming they can survive on leftover food only
- Using sharp substrate that damages barbels
- Keeping with fin-nipping or aggressive fish
- Overstocking the bottom of the tank
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–26°C
- Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods
- Group size: 4–6+ recommended
- Substrate: Soft sand preferred
- Water: Clean and stable
Pair with
- Sinking pellets / bottom feeder food
- Fine sand substrate
- Live plants
- Peaceful community fish
These are often sold as “easy” fish, but they still need proper feeding and group dynamics. Most issues come from underfeeding and incorrect setup, not the fish itself.
FAQ
Are they good for beginners?
Yes. They are one of the most beginner-friendly catfish when kept in proper conditions.
Can I keep just one?
No. Corydoras are social fish and should be kept in groups.
Do they clean the tank?
No. They help pick at leftover food but still require proper feeding.
Are long fins harder to care for?
Not significantly, but avoid aggressive fish that may nip their fins.
What do they eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp.
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