Please help me ID this weird fish!!!!

lulu · 04-25-2005, 10:51 AM

HI all,

Please can someone help me ID this fish!!
Something VERY weird happened today. I bought a new plant to go into my coldwater goldfish tank and the shop assistant took the plant i wanted from an existing tank in the store. When i brought the plant home to my tank out popped this weird looking catfish thing who had obviously been kept alive (just) by the water in the bottom of the plant bag!

I've never seen a bottom dweller of this colour before so i was wondering if he might be sick.He also looks like he's been badly attacked by the fish in the shop with his tail and top fins pretty damaged and I'm assuming he shouldn't be in with my goldfish.

I would really appreciate someone's help in figuring out exactly what he is!!

John · 04-25-2005, 11:08 AM

That's just your typical Albino Corydora Catfish. Pretty common, but you're lucky to get him for free like that! You can usually get them for under $5 in the U.S. He's not pale, normal color. Except for the nipped fins, he looks healthy too, small red marks are pretty common on albino cories. Don't put him with the goldfish, they might nip him more (especially if they're big) and he'll like warmer water and a heater. He'll do well in a peaceful community tropical tank. Just try to return it if you don't have one.

Hope I was some help

Lydia · 04-25-2005, 11:20 AM

john is right....its just an albino cory

lulu · 04-25-2005, 11:40 AM

Thanks for that!
I'm not very good on my tropical type fish - am more of a goldfish person!!
My flatmate has a tropical tank and has agreed to take the little guy - i hope he does well!

lulu · 04-25-2005, 11:57 AM

My flatmate would like to know if he needs to be fed anything different.

Lydia · 04-25-2005, 12:06 PM

not as far as i know...i have a few and i feed them like the rest of my fish (flakes, dried plankton, dried bloodworms, pellet food, or dried baby shrimp [ i think that is what they are called]) , i just feed extra so it falls to the bottom so they can get it....they seem to like algea flakes too

lulu · 04-25-2005, 12:19 PM

Thanks guys, you have all been really helpful!

Imbrium · 04-25-2005, 01:47 PM

Cory's don't do so well by themselves. Your flatmate should get a few more, or take him back.

fishfreaks · 04-25-2005, 04:00 PM

yup, albino cory...wish i found a fishie in the bottom of my bag!

fishboy · 04-25-2005, 04:37 PM

hitching a ride lol. I've heard of this happening but w/ a blue ringed octopus scary huh?

04-25-2005, 11:08 AM	#2
John Rationalist Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 217	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! That's just your typical Albino Corydora Catfish. Pretty common, but you're lucky to get him for free like that! You can usually get them for under $5 in the U.S. He's not pale, normal color. Except for the nipped fins, he looks healthy too, small red marks are pretty common on albino cories. Don't put him with the goldfish, they might nip him more (especially if they're big) and he'll like warmer water and a heater. He'll do well in a peaceful community tropical tank. Just try to return it if you don't have one. Hope I was some help

04-25-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,902	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! john is right....its just an albino cory

04-25-2005, 11:40 AM	#4
lulu Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! Thanks for that! I'm not very good on my tropical type fish - am more of a goldfish person!! My flatmate has a tropical tank and has agreed to take the little guy - i hope he does well!

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lulu Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! My flatmate would like to know if he needs to be fed anything different.

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Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,902	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! not as far as i know...i have a few and i feed them like the rest of my fish (flakes, dried plankton, dried bloodworms, pellet food, or dried baby shrimp [ i think that is what they are called]) , i just feed extra so it falls to the bottom so they can get it....they seem to like algea flakes too

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04-25-2005, 12:19 PM	#7
lulu Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 21	Re: Please help me ID this weird fish!!!! Thanks guys, you have all been really helpful!

04-25-2005, 01:47 PM	#8
Imbrium Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 26 Posts: 384	Cory's don't do so well by themselves. Your flatmate should get a few more, or take him back.

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,647	hitching a ride lol. I've heard of this happening but w/ a blue ringed octopus scary huh? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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