Pygmy Cory (Corydoras Pygmaeus)

Pygmy Cory (Corydoras Pygmaeus)

It’s very peaceful, but doesn’t make a good community fish due to its small adult size. It’s shy and easily intimidated by larger mates, some larger community fish may even  consider this corydora a snack because it is so small. When kept in groups of 8-10+ they shoal very well together, regularly swimming mid-water column inna tight group and display social behaviour searching for foods along the bottom of the tank. 

Care Info:

• Ideal Temperature - 72° - 79° F (22° - 26° C)
• pH - 6.5 - 7.5
• KH - 4 - 12 dGH 
• Tank Size - minimum 20+ gallons for a group 
• Omnivore/Micropredator is not a picky eater, will opportunistically eat shrimplets and appreciates frozen and live foods. Some variety in a fishes diet is ideal. 
• Difficulty - easy

Average Adult Size: 1-1.2 inches (2.5-3 cm)

Average Purchase Size: 0.5-1 inches (1.3-2.5 cm)

Origin/Location: Brazil