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 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Seriously Fish