Corydoras Pygmy

These Corydoras Pygmy require a bit more attention to detail than the larger Corydora varieties we offer; they tolerate a more narrow range of water parameters and tend to be more picky when it comes to food.  They do best in tanks that have smooth substrate, such as sand or gravel, as they tend to spend a lot of time at the bottom of the tank.  We sell these catfish in schools of 6 and 12 because they are known to do best in groups of 6 or more (plus, this makes them more likely to breed!).  Because they are middle to bottom-dwelling fish, their primary source of food will come from your substrate, so sinking foods such as pellets and tablets tend to work the best for these fish.  They also love to eat frozen bloodworms or small live worms.  It is important to note that Pygmy Cories are usually not able to survive solely on uneaten fish food from fish that feed at higher levels of your aquarium.

Pygmy Corydoras are completely peaceful and safe to keep with other fish (as long as the other fish are peaceful too!), snails, shrimp, and live plants!  They are known for their adorable appearance, as well as their unique ability to blink their eyes and shift their eyes downward.  They can often be seen digging voraciously through substrate for food, which is one of the reasons that sand substrate is a good idea with these fish.