Corydoras pygmaeus Pygmy Cory 1cm
Corydoras pygmaeus Pygmy Cory 1cm
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The Pygmy Cory (Corydoras pygmaeus) is one of the smallest and most endearing catfish in the freshwater hobby, native to the Madeira River basin in Brazil. Unlike most Corydoras which are bottom-dwellers, Pygmy Corys are active mid-water schoolers, often seen hovering and darting together in tight groups — a delightful behaviour that makes them a standout choice for nano and planted aquariums.
Care Guide
- Tank Size: Minimum 30L; best kept in groups of 10 or more
- Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temp 22–26°C | Soft to moderately hard water
- Diet: Omnivorous — micro pellets and sinking foods; supplement with live or frozen daphnia, brine shrimp nauplii, and micro worms
- Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for nano community tanks — safe with small fish and invertebrates
- Tank Setup: Planted aquarium with fine substrate, open swimming space, and gentle flow; floating plants appreciated
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Max Size: 3cm
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Adorable little guys! Arrived next day in perfect health, and are active and curious in my tank. Very happy.
Great service
I just received my pygmy corys today. Instantly looked like they had a fantastic journey packed with so much care. Few moments in after their acclimation they're already exploring the tank. I'm absolutely in love with their sweet little faces. Thank you
A couple were on the skinny side, but overall in great condition
Absolutely amazing experience ordering from Chloe’s Aquatic Shop! I ordered five Pygmy Corydoras and they arrived so fast, all healthy and looking great. They were packaged extremely well, with heat packs to keep them warm and even charcoal in the bag to help maintain the water quality during shipping. They also included some food, which was a really nice extra. You can tell a lot of care goes into making sure the fish are safe and comfortable during transport. I’m extremely happy with my order and would definitely buy from Chloe’s Aquatic Shop again. Highly recommend!
All fishies arrived safely and are doing well 🙂 Incredibly fast delivery and packed impeccably. The delivery man was so polite saying he made sure the package stayed the right way up and took care with it the whole way. The little stickers and lolly extras in the package made my daughter’s day. Would absolutely buy from Chloe’s again and highly recommend!