Description
Description
The Pygmaeus Corydoras is a smallest species of corydoras catfish. It appears to be endemic to the Rio Madeira basin, Brazil. Corydoras catfish are popular amongst aquarists due to their calm temperaments and unique appearance and personalities. They are great peaceful tank mates for many tropical species, are easy to breed, and helpful as a clean-up crew.
Features of Pygmaeus Corydoras:
- Short faces, armored bodies with barbels or whiskers around their mouths
- Corydoras catfish are bottom-dwelling fish that spend a lot of time hiding in caves or digging in the substrate
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more
- Grows up to 3cm
Diet :
Corydoras will eat anything small or soft enough to fit in their mouths. Feed a quality flake, granule, sinking pellet or wafer. You can feed them, frozen bloodworms and Nutrafin Max bottom-feeder tablets.
Additional Information
- Keeping Difficulty : Beginner
- Temperament : Peaceful, community fish
- Diet: Omnivore
- Max Size : 2-3cm
Preferred Water Parameters :
- Water Temperature : 22-28 degrees celsius.
- pH Level : 6.5-7.2
- General Hardness : Soft – Moderate (50 – 100ppm)






