CheckMyFishTankPygmy Corydoras care
Corydoras pygmaeus · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A tiny cory that swims in the middle of the tank as well as the bottom.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Crushed sinking pellets, baby brine shrimp, micro foods.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Pygmy Corydoras in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
- Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
- German Blue Ram: German Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras need different water temperatures.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
- Discus: Discus and Pygmy Corydoras need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Pygmy Corydoras.
Questions
What size tank does a Pygmy Corydoras need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 8. Adults grow to about 1 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Pygmy Corydoras like?
72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Pygmy Corydoras should I keep together?
Keep 8 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Pygmy Corydoras eat?
Crushed sinking pellets, baby brine shrimp, micro foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
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