Pygmy Cory Care Guide
Corydoras pygmaeus · Easy care · 10 gallon minimum
A tiny corydoras that shoals in midwater unlike most cories; ideal nano bottom-and-middle dweller.
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How big does a pygmy cory get?
A pygmy cory (Corydoras pygmaeus) reaches about 1.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a pygmy cory a minimum of 10 gallons, with water at 72–79°F and a pH of 6–7.5. Keep them in groups of at least 8 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a pygmy cory with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the pygmy cory
The pygmy corydoras or pygmy catfish is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armored catfishes. This catfish is found in the Madeira River basin in Brazil.
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