Pygmy corydoras care
Corydoras pygmaeus
Pygmy corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in) and needs a tank of at least 40 liters (11 US gallons). Keep it at 22–26 °C (72–79 °F) with a pH of 6–8.
FreshwaterMediumPeaceful
Adult size2.5 cm · 1 in
Smallest tank40 L · 11 gal
Temperature22–26 °C · 72–79 °F
pH6–8
GroupGroups of 8+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyPlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbSwordtailOtocinclus
Avoid with
AngelfishGerman blue ramFancy goldfishParadise fishPictus catfishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyFiremouth cichlidPeacock cichlidDemasoni cichlid
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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