Corydoras pygmaeus

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Pygmy Cory
Pygmy Cory
Species Corydoras pygmaeus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 37.854 liters
37,854.118 mL

10 US Gallons (37.9L)

Size 3.302 cm

1-1.3 " (2.5-3.3cm)

pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Pygmy Cory

[edit] Sexing

Females will appear broader in the abdomen when viewed from above.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A tiny and entirely peaceful little catfish. Best kept in groups of 4 or more. Do not keep with larger predatory fish.

[edit] Diet

Bottom feeder. Will accept a wide range of food that sinks to the bottom.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

An active and sociable little fish. Is more mid-swimming than other Cory species.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Corydoras pygmaeus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Pygmy Cory
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Callichthyidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 1.3 in (3.302 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Corydoras pygmaeus
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