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Species Profiles -> Catfish -> Pygmy Cory

 

Pygmy Cory (Corydoras pygmaeus)

Synonyms:
none

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Corydoras pygmaeus pic
Image courtesy of Mia Woodman

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.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:

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

More info --
Corydoras Catfish outline

 

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updated: December 28, 2002