Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
A tiny Corydoras that breaks the mould — instead of staying on the bottom, Pygmy Corys hover in mid-water and rest on plant leaves. Perfect for nano tanks and paludariums.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Shallow tributaries and flooded areas of the Madeira River basin in Brazil.
Madeira River basin
Brazil
Feeding
Micro foods — crushed flake, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, micro worms.
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Matches
Avoid
Breeding
Will breed in well-maintained tanks. Eggs are tiny and attached to plants or glass.
Care Tips
Unlike other Corys, they often swim mid-water
Keep in groups of 10+ for natural behaviour
Rest on broad plant leaves — provide Anubias
One of the smallest catfish available
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