PYGMY CORYDORAS

The pygmy corydoras or pygmy catfish is a tropical and freshwater fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae of the family Callichthyidae. It originates in tropical inland waters in South America, and is found in the Madeira River basin in Brazil.

Species: C. pygmaeus

Genus: Corydoras

Temperature

The pygmy corydoras lives in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0 - 8.0 pH, a water hardness of 2 - 25 dGH, and a temperature range of 22–26 °C (72–79 °F). It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.

Size

The average size of a Pygmy Cory Catfish is about one inch.

On the large end of the spectrum, they may grow to lengths of about 1.3 inches.

Personality

Pygmy Corydoras are completely peaceful and safe to keep with other fish (as long as the other fish are peaceful too!), snails, shrimp, and live plants! They are known for their adorable appearance, as well as their unique ability to blink their eyes and shift their eyes downward.

Behavior

Pygmy cories show very interesting behavior and are fun to watch in a tank setting when they're provided with a large enough shoal and plenty of hiding places. They shoal very well, only leaving the group to occasionally dart to the surface to gulp some air.