How big does an albino catfish get?

Unlike the Pleco, the Albino Cory is fairly active during the day, constantly on the hunt for food scraps. A true Albino Cory will only reach approx. 2.5 inches and as such, make better additions as cleaner crew members to smaller tanks, compared with other large growing catfish.

Are albino channel catfish rare?

There exists albino specimens of all catfish species in the wild but the light coloration makes them easier to spot by predators and it is therefore uncommon with adult albino catfish in the wild. Albino Catfish are much more common in captivity where this trait isn’t negative for their survival.

Is there such thing as an albino catfish?

The albino blue catfish is rare and many don’t survive to this size because they are more noticeable to predators. The albino comes from a recessive gene. The fish lask skin pigment, which is what causes the white, ghostly tint. The Missouri Department of Conservation estimates the catfish to be 8-10 years old.

How long do albino catfish live in a pond?

The albino catfish is an albino channel cat. The lifespan is 12 years, but I’ve had cahannel cats live for at least 14 years here. It all depends on the water quality. The only failures are those that stop trying!

How many Albino Cory catfish should be kept together?

six corydoras
As a relatively small fish, they crave safety in numbers, so a group of six corydoras or more (all of the same species) is highly suggested. These peaceful bottom dwellers can be kept with pretty much any community fish that won’t eat or attack them.

Do albino catfish eat algae?

They won’t eat any algae that might be growing on your tank glass, on the gravel, rocks, or on your decorations and they also don’t eat green algae that might be floating around in the water. The only algae these species do eat occasionally is a sinking algae wafer.

What are the odds of catching an albino catfish?

Some researchers working with mammals estimate that true albinos occur in about one in 10,000 births. Some of our Conservation Department hatcheries have seen albino catfish produced as frequently as one in 20,000 fish.

What causes albino catfish?

Albinism is caused by a series of genetic abnormalities leading to reduction of melanin production. Albinism is quite frequent in catfish, but the causative gene and the molecular basis were unknown.

Can you keep a wild catfish as a pet?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: It depends on which species and the size of your aquarium. The main concern about pet catfish is their growth potential. All fish start out small, but many of them do not stay that size for long.