Albino Cory

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  1. CharlieB

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    I was just wondering if by any chance albino Cories are more sensitive then other Cories? Twice now I have added 2 with a bunch of other Cories and on both times 1 out of my 2 albino's has died :( So I dont know if this is some random fluke or if there is a reason? All my other Cories are as happy as anything!
     
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    Sorry to hear about you fish, that doesnt sound good to me, i am no expert but I have 2 normal corrys and one albino and they are doing good...he is growing like mad...
     
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    weird. Same thing happened to me. My normal corries are fine but my 1 albino Corry died yesterday.
     
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    Hi @CharlieB

    I think its just a random fluke. I have albino corrys to, they are doing just fine. Try buying from a different supplier or LFS. Buy then X 4 at a time minimum. They (the corrys) feel safer this way. Also try to buy the same size. Good luck.
     
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    Thanks guys. Each time I have bought the albinos (2 at a time) I have had at least 4 other Cories with them. Just had my 2 ID sharks die from what I think is Dropsy and now my Gourami which was my fist ever fish is looking all bloated so not having a good time at all :(
     
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    Don't add any more fish to the tank for a week or so. Let it settle for a while.
     
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    I have never had albino Corries, but when I had Malawis, I had an albino Cichlid. It's sight was definately impaired and at feeding time it used to struggle.
     

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