Pygmy Corydora
Pygmy Corydora
Corydoras pygmaeus
Corydoras, or Cory Cats, are incredible little bottom dwellers that add some life to the bottom of your tank.
Corys are peaceful and prefer to spend their time sifting through the top layer of your substrate alongside other Corys. They are recommended to be kept in groups of at least 6 others, but more may be added as well.
Corydoras are omnivores, they will appreciate being provided with a well-balanced diet of quality flake food, frozen food, and/or live food. A tank of 20 gallons is recommended for a school of Corys, as they grow only to 2 inches.
Providing them with a planted aquascape is preferred as they like shaded areas to hide and sift through. Smoother/softer gravel will be a better fit for these fish, their soft facial barbels are prone to being damaged on rougher substrates and surfaces while they are cleaning up.
Pygmy Cory Cat Specifics
Pygmy Corydoras are the worlds smallest species of Cory Catfish. They max out to a size of only 1 inch, making them a great addition to a small or nano sized tank. The females will appear slightly rounder and larger than the males.
They prefer to be in groups of 8-12 to feel secure, so we recommend a 10 gallon minimum. They do best in temperatures between 72-78oF, a pH of 6.4-7.5, and a dKH between 2-12.
