Longfin Albino Cory Catfish (Corydoras aeneus "Longfin Albino") – Tank-Bred

For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. The Longfin Albino Cory Catfish (Corydoras aeneus "Longfin Albino") is a selectively bred form of the Bronze Corydoras known for its soft pale coloration and elongated, flowing fins. In the aquarium, this fish has a constant gentle motion, gliding across the substrate in tight social groups as it searches for food. Tank-bred Longfin Albino Cory Catfish are especially well adapted to community aquariums and planted setups. They are active, peaceful, and highly social, often interacting closely with one another as they forage. Their long fins give them a graceful appearance, especially when moving over dark sand or through shaded areas beneath driftwood. Aquarists enjoy this Corydoras for its combination of hardiness and elegance. It provides steady bottom-level activity without disturbing plants or competing aggressively for space, making it a reliable choice for balanced community aquariums. What We Love About This Fish • Flowing Long Fins: The extended finnage creates a soft, elegant swimming motion across the substrate. • Constant Group Activity: Longfin Albino Cory Catfish stay active throughout the day in coordinated schooling behavior. • Peaceful Bottom Presence: They add movement to the lower aquarium without disrupting other fish or plants. • Excellent Community Balance: A strong fit for planted aquariums with midwater schooling fish and peaceful invertebrates. Quick Care Guide • Care Level: Beginner-friendly community catfish that thrives in stable, established aquariums. • Temperament: Peaceful schooling bottom dweller that coexists well with most non-aggressive fish. • Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeder that thrives on sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and live foods. • Swimming Zone: Bottom-dwelling fish that actively forages across sand and fine substrate. • Activity Level: Active daytime forager that remains in motion while exploring the aquarium floor. • Social Behavior: Strong schooling species that should be kept in groups for natural behavior. • Recommended Group Size: 6 or more to encourage confidence and natural schooling patterns. • Average Adult Size: 2.5–3 inches • Average Purchase Size: 1–1.5 inches • Shrimp Compatibility: Generally safe with adult shrimp; very small shrimplets may be eaten opportunistically. Recommended Tank Parameters • Temperature: 72°–78°F (22°–26°C) • pH: 6.5–7.8 • KH: 2–12 dKH • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons Live Arrival Guarantee All Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!