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Pygmy Cory (Corydoras pygmaeus)

Synonyms: none
Stats: Adult Size: 1" (2.5 cm)
Temp: 75-80 F (24-27 C)
Tank: 20 " (50 cm) minimum
Requirements: Planted Tank, sand preferred and needed for spawning.
Diet: Small invertebrates, Shrimp and other sinking pellets taken also.
Breeding: Breed in a shoal, sand substrate good for fry to graze before growing large enough for commercial foods. Females plumper.
Sociability: Need to be a shoal of at least 6, preferrably at least 10. Very peaceful.
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Special Info:

All the pygmy cory species need to be in large shoals.

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Image courtesy of Mia Woodman