{"id":8581,"date":"2026-02-17T07:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/long-fin-albino-peppered-corydoras-paleatus-catfish-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:09:01","slug":"long-fin-albino-peppered-corydoras-paleatus-catfish-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=long-fin-albino-peppered-corydoras-paleatus-catfish-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Long Fin Albino Peppered Corydoras Paleatus Catfish &#8211; 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"705\"><strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"315\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"360\">Long Fin Albino Peppered Corydoras<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"406\">graceful and peaceful bottom-dweller<\/strong>, admired for its <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"451\">elongated, flowing fins<\/strong>, pale <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"478\">creamy-pink body<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"501\">ruby-red eyes<\/strong>. A selectively bred variant of the hardy <em data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"563\">Corydoras paleatus<\/em>, this fish combines the classic albino coloration with elegant finnage, making it a <strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"704\">striking addition to any peaceful community aquarium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"936\"><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"718\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\" \/>This variety was developed through <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"782\">aquarium line breeding<\/strong> from the standard <em data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"814\">C. paleatus<\/em>, which originates from <strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"883\">cool, slow-moving waters in South America<\/strong>, particularly in <strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"935\">Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"950\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\" \/>Omnivorous and enthusiastic bottom-feeders. Provide <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1034\">sinking pellets or wafers<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1071\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> like <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1117\">bloodworms, daphnia, or brine shrimp<\/strong>. They also help clean up uneaten food but should not rely on leftovers alone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1461\"><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1212\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\" \/>Extremely <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\">peaceful and social<\/strong>, perfect for <strong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1289\">planted community tanks<\/strong>. Best kept in <strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1327\">groups of 5 or more<\/strong> to promote natural schooling behavior. Ideal tank mates include tetras, rasboras, livebearers, dwarf gouramis, and other gentle fish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1486\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1484\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1525\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1525\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1523\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1545\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1543\">6.0\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1579\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1579\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1617\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1615\">20 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1697\">Use <strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1654\">smooth sand or fine gravel<\/strong> to protect their delicate barbels and fins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1728\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1726\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<li data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1786\">Playful, peaceful bottom-dwellers that love to forage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1858\">Will occasionally swim to the surface to gulp air\u2014a normal behavior<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1915\">Long fins add elegance to their curious, active nature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1935\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2259\">\n<li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1973\">\n<p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1973\"><strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1971\">Hardy and beginner-friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2044\">Fins are more delicate\u2014avoid sharp d\u00e9cor and aggressive tank mates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2119\">\n<p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2119\">Enjoys <strong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2070\">dim lighting<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2087\">leaf litter<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2117\">planted environments<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2196\">\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2196\">Regular water changes and a clean substrate are essential for fin health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2259\">\n<p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2259\">Will often spawn in home aquariums when conditions are right<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2520\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2303\">Long Fin Albino Peppered Corydoras<\/strong> offers a perfect blend of <strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2395\">elegant looks, peaceful temperament, and low-maintenance care<\/strong>, making it an ideal choice for aquarists looking to add <strong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2484\">movement, grace, and utility<\/strong> to the bottom levels of their tank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Long Fin Albino Peppered Corydoras is a graceful and peaceful bottom-dweller, admired for its elongated, flowing fins, pale creamy-pink body, and ruby-red eyes. 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