Pygmy Cory

Pygmy Cory

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Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
  • Pygmy Cory
Pygmy Cory

Pygmy Cory

$6.99
$6.99

The smallest of the corydoras, Pygmy Corys originally come from Amazon and Napo rivers. In the wild, these tiny fish live in shoals of hundreds to thousands. So it's best to keep them in a group. We recommended a minimum of 8 to make them feel comfortable and display natural behaviors. These fish spend most of their time sifting through the substrate and exploring but also spend a significant amount of time swimming through the water column and occasionally darting up to the surface for a gulp of air. With their small size and docile, curious nature they make great tankmates with almost all other small peaceful fish and invertebrate.

SIZE:

  • Average adult size: 0.8 inch (2 cm)
  • Typical purchase size: 0.6 - 0.8 inch ( 1.5 - 2 cm)

 

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: 

  • Temperature: 72° to 79° F (22 - 26 C)
  • pH: 6.3 - 7.5 
  • KH: 6 - 10 dKH
  • Minimum tank size: 8 Gallons
Natural Habitat

Pygmy Cory's natural habitat in slow-moving tropical freshwater rivers. They will thrive in a tank with slow water movement and warm water.
Feeding and Diet

Being a small fish, these fish require small food. As bottom dwellers, it's also important to get food that is fast-sinking. Micro pellets will be better than flakes for these spunky fish.
Tankmates and Compatibility

Pgymy's are very timid and will be best with non-aggressive, similar size fish. As well, they will be great with neocaridina shrimp, snails and amano shrimp.Pgymy's are very timid and will be best with non-aggressive, similar size fish. As well, they will be great with neocaridina shrimp, snails and amano shrimp.
Shrimp Compatibility

Pygmy Cory's will thrive with shrimp as tankmates.
Aquascaping

Pygmy Corys are bottom dwellers who love to sift through sand. They require sand to play, eat and feel safe. They also really enjoy natural wood and dense plants.

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