{"product_id":"albino-pygmy-cory-catfish-corydoras-pygmaeus","title":"Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish – Corydoras Pygmaeus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tropicflow-product-description\" style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK ANSWER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Catfish (Corydoras pygmaeus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare albino\n      color form of the popular \u003cstrong\u003ePygmy Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a pale white-to-pink\n      body, translucent fins, and distinctive red eyes. Growing to around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tiny peaceful catfish is ideal for planted and carefully\n      planned nano community aquariums. Unlike many larger Cory catfish, Albino Pygmy Corys\n      regularly leave the substrate and school through the lower and middle levels of the tank.\n      Keep them in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger schools preferred.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Catfish (Corydoras pygmaeus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an eye-catching\n    albino form of one of the smallest Cory-type catfish in the freshwater aquarium hobby.\n    It combines the tiny size, peaceful personality, and active schooling behavior of the\n    standard Pygmy Cory with a beautiful pale pinkish-white appearance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Instead of the dark horizontal stripe normally associated with standard\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePygmy Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e, the albino variety has greatly reduced dark pigmentation.\n    Its pale body, translucent fins, and \u003cstrong\u003ered-to-pink eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e create a striking\n    contrast against green aquarium plants and darker substrates.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species has traditionally been known throughout\n    the aquarium hobby as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e. Under newer scientific classification,\n    the accepted combination is \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e. The Albino Pygmy Cory is\n    a captive aquarium color form of this same species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish Care Information\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 38%;\"\u003e\n            Care Requirement\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Albino Pygmy Cory Information\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Albino Pygmy Cory, Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish, Albino Pygmy Corydoras\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Albino Pygmy Cory\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 0.75–1 inch\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            72–79°F (22–26°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6.0–8.0\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            10+ Gallons Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6+ Recommended; 10+ Preferred\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Peaceful \u0026amp; Social\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Omnivore \/ Micro-Predator\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Bottom to Midwater\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Beginner-Friendly\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Captive-Bred Albino Form of South American Species\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPEARANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does an Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pale white, cream, or soft\n    pink body with translucent fins and characteristic \u003cstrong\u003ered or pink eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    Because albino fish produce much less dark pigment, the traditional dark horizontal\n    stripe seen on standard Pygmy Corys is greatly reduced or absent.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Subtle golden, silver, or pearlescent reflections may become visible under aquarium\n    lighting. Their tiny adult size and pale coloration make them especially noticeable\n    when swimming against green plants, driftwood, and darker aquarium backgrounds.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Individual coloration may vary slightly, with some fish appearing almost white\n    while others display stronger pink, cream, or golden undertones.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ALBINO VS STANDARD --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory vs. Regular Pygmy Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The main difference between an \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e and a standard\n    Pygmy Cory is pigmentation. Both are forms of the same species and share similar\n    adult size, peaceful temperament, schooling behavior, diet, and aquarium requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Standard Pygmy Corys usually display a silver-gray body with a strong dark horizontal\n    stripe. Albino Pygmy Corys lack much of this dark pigmentation, resulting in a\n    \u003cstrong\u003epinkish-white body and red eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141;\"\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      Despite their different coloration, Albino Pygmy Corys retain the unusual\n      \u003cstrong\u003emidwater schooling behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes Pygmy Corys so interesting.\n      A proper group may frequently leave the substrate and swim together through\n      plants and open areas of the aquarium.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Corys are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, highly social schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and should not be kept alone. We recommend maintaining at least\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6 Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, while groups of\n    \u003cstrong\u003e10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e can display even more confident and natural schooling\n    behavior when aquarium space allows.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Unlike many larger Cory species, Pygmy Corys frequently swim away from the bottom.\n    They may hover around aquarium plants, rest on broad leaves, perch on driftwood,\n    and school together through the lower and middle portions of the aquarium.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    They still spend plenty of time searching the substrate for food, but they should\n    not be thought of as strictly bottom-dwelling fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK SETUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal Aquarium Setup for Albino Pygmy Corydoras\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e10-gallon or larger freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a practical\n    starting point for a proper school of Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish. Their miniature\n    adult size makes them especially suitable for planted nano aquariums, but enough\n    swimming room should still be provided for group behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003esoft sand substrate or smooth fine gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\n    Albino Pygmy Corys use sensitive barbels around their mouths to search the substrate\n    for food, so sharp or abrasive materials should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Live plants, mosses, driftwood, smooth rocks, shaded areas, and floating plants\n    can help create a comfortable environment. Leave some open swimming space between\n    planted areas so the group can school freely.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish generally do well at temperatures around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH of approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    More important than constantly adjusting the aquarium to reach an exact number\n    is maintaining clean and stable water conditions. Keep Albino Pygmy Corys in a\n    \u003cstrong\u003efully cycled aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with appropriate filtration, good oxygenation,\n    and regular water changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Their very small adult size means sudden changes in water quality can affect them\n    quickly. Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero, and sudden temperature or\n    pH swings should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Corys are omnivorous micro-foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e with very small\n    mouths, so appropriately sized foods are important. High-quality sinking micro\n    pellets and finely sized bottom-feeder foods can form the foundation of their diet.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Their diet may also be supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods\n    such as baby brine shrimp, small daphnia, micro worms, and finely sized frozen foods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 4px solid #d49a17; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Pygmy Corys should not be purchased simply as\n    aquarium “cleaner fish.” Although they naturally search for food around the substrate,\n    they still require their own complete and nutritious diet. Make sure small foods\n    actually reach the Cory school before faster tank mates consume everything.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful personality of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e makes\n    it suitable for carefully planned nano and community aquariums. Because these Corys\n    are extremely small, tank mates should also be peaceful and unlikely to chase,\n    intimidate, or eat them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Potential tank mates may include small peaceful tetras, nano rasboras, small\n    peaceful livebearers, other small Cory-type catfish, and freshwater shrimp in\n    appropriately planned aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish, aggressive species, and overly competitive tank mates\n    that may prevent these tiny Corys from receiving enough food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY ALBINO PYGMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare pale pinkish-white albino coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive red or pink eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtremely small adult size\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament for nano community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnique bottom-to-midwater schooling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive and entertaining when maintained in a proper group\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDistinctive alternative to the standard Pygmy Cory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IMPORTANT BEFORE BUYING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border: 1px solid #d8e8e2; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Before Buying Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Albino Pygmy Corys are highly social fish and should not be kept alone.\n      Plan to keep \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups preferred\n      whenever aquarium space and filtration allow. Make sure your aquarium is\n      fully cycled and choose small, peaceful tank mates that will not intimidate\n      these tiny Cory catfish or prevent them from feeding.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish FAQ\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is an Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The Albino Pygmy Cory is an albino aquarium form of the Pygmy Cory\n      traditionally known as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e. It has the same tiny size,\n      peaceful temperament, and schooling behavior as the standard form but displays\n      a pale pinkish-white body and red eyes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How big do Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Albino Pygmy Corys generally remain around \u003cstrong\u003e0.75–1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      as adults, making them one of the smallest Cory-type catfish available\n      in the aquarium hobby.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How many Albino Pygmy Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep Albino Pygmy Corys in a group of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Larger schools of around \u003cstrong\u003e10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e can encourage more\n      confident and natural schooling behavior when aquarium space permits.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What temperature is best for Albino Pygmy Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A general recommended aquarium temperature range for Albino Pygmy Corys\n      is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose tank mates\n      with compatible temperature requirements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are Albino Pygmy Corys different from regular Pygmy Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The main difference is coloration. Standard Pygmy Corys have silver-gray\n      bodies with a dark horizontal stripe, while the albino variety has greatly\n      reduced dark pigmentation, resulting in a pale pinkish-white body and red eyes.\n      Their basic care and social requirements are similar.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do Albino Pygmy Corys swim in the middle of the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. Albino Pygmy Corys retain the characteristic behavior of the species\n      and regularly swim through the lower and middle levels of the aquarium.\n      They may also rest on plants, driftwood, and other aquarium surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Can Albino Pygmy Corys live in a 10-gallon aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. A properly maintained \u003cstrong\u003e10-gallon or larger aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      can work well for a school of Albino Pygmy Corys. Provide stable water\n      conditions, appropriate filtration, plants or cover, and enough open\n      swimming space for the group.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. Albino Pygmy Corys are very peaceful social fish and are best kept\n      with other small, non-aggressive freshwater species.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is Corydoras pygmaeus the same as Gastrodermus pygmaeus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. The Pygmy Cory has traditionally been known as\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e and is still widely sold under that name.\n      Under newer scientific classification, the species is placed in the genus\n      \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus\u003c\/em\u003e and is recognized as \u003cem\u003eGastrodermus pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do Albino Pygmy Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Albino Pygmy Corys naturally forage for small foods around the substrate,\n      but they should not be considered a replacement for aquarium maintenance.\n      They require intentional feeding, regular water changes, and proper\n      substrate cleaning just like other aquarium fish.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 34px; padding: 22px; background: #016141; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Albino Pygmy Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add a rare and eye-catching nano catfish to your freshwater aquarium with\n      the \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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