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Data sheet albino armored catfish

German name:
Albino armored catfish

Scientific name:
Corydoras paleatus albino

Origin:
Middle and South America

Size:
Body length 7 cm

Aquarium

Length:
Length from 60 cm width and from 34 cm width

Contents:
54 liters

water values

Temperature:
23°C – 27°C

pH:
6.5 – 7.5

GH:
0° – 20° dH

Behave

Area:
lower area

Lining:
Ground tablets, flake food, granules, frozen and live food

Behave:
active, peaceful

Number:
Group, from 6 animals

Difficulty level:
Beginner

Origin

The home of the albino armored catfish is Central and South America. There it can be found in the easy-flowing waters of Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina. In the aquarium the fish is very usefulas it also devours leftover food on the ground and in cracks.

Look

The species belongs to the family Corydoradinae (armored catfish) and to the order Siluriformes (catfish). It arose because of a mutation, which suppresses the formation of color pigments. Due to this genetic peculiarity, Corydoras paleatus albino seems to be more sensitive and susceptible to disease than «normal» colored armored catfish.

attitude

Albino armored catfish are called group fish kept in small groups of 6 to 10 specimens. Since these are very active fish, an aquarium of at least 60 cm in length is advisable. The size is to be adjusted according to the number of group members!

One good structuring with lush vegetation, stable stone structures (slabs of slate) and roots contributes greatly to the well-being of the armored catfish. You can find safe ones here retreats and can observe what is happening in the pool in peace. Likewise on is sufficient open space be careful, as the fish naturally search for something to eat with their snout in the ground. So that the sensitive barbels remain intact, the substrate must not be sharp-edged and consists of fine sand.

As a so-called intestinal breather the fish sometimes breathes air at the water surface. For this reason, the floating plants must not grow too densely and must keep about two thirds of the surface free. In addition, a weak current and weak lighting contribute to the well-being of the residents.

food

According to the ground-level lifestyle should the armored catfish be fed with sinking food. In addition to feed granules and soil tablets, live food and frozen food such as mosquito larvae Tubifex are suitable.

gender differences

Adult females form a much fuller and stronger body out than the slender males.

breed

A large water change and a low water temperature help for successful breeding of albino armored catfish. The fertilization rate decreases at higher temperatures. An extra breeding tank with a volume of around 60 liters is also advisable.

The fertile female carries up to 250 eggs and lays them as detention spawner on objects but also on plants. The hatched larvae stay on the ground. The water level must not be too high so that the young can reach the water surface at any time. After about 2 days they get first food like Artemia nauplii.

socialization

Corydoras paleatus albino is extreme peaceful and goes very well socialize. Possible roommates include smaller tetras, shrimp, snails and mussels. Crabs should be avoided, as they can cause serious injuries to the catfish with their sharp claws when they fight for space and food.

With species-appropriate husbandry, it can reach a lifespan of up to 8 years.