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Pygmy cory (Corydoras pygmaeus)
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Pygmy cory

Corydoras pygmaeus

FishFreshwater

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Recommended tank
40 L
Maximum size
2.5 cm
Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6.2–7.4
Group size
≥ 8
Diet
Omnivore

Care at a glance

The pygmy cory from the Amazon stays under three centimetres and behaves unlike most corydoras: for much of the day it shoals in open water rather than working the bottom.

That only happens in a decent-sized group; with a few fish it stays hidden and you will hardly see it. It has a small mouth and therefore needs fine food, and its size makes it a good fit for a small, planted tank with other small, calm fish.

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