Pygmy Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras pygmaeus
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Bioload Score
600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Corydoras pygmaeus accepts a variety of foods, including high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, frozen or live daphnia, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Given their peaceful nature, Pygmy Corydoras are compatible with a variety of community tankmates. Avoid aggressive or larger species that might intimidate or outcompete them for food. Suitable tankmates include small tetras, rasboras, and peaceful dwarf cichlids.
Good to Know
Pygmy Cories are very small and peaceful. Select non-aggressive species that won't outcompete or intimidate them.
Gender Differences
Females are typically larger and broader than males.
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