Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Pygmy Cory

Pygmy Cory (Corydoras pygmaeus)

Synonyms:	none	(Click to enlarge) 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:	..
Special Info:	All the pygmy cory species need to be in large shoals. More info -- Corydoras Catfish outline