Pygmy corys are the cutest little addition to your freshwater tank! Reaching a maximum size of about 3cm, they are perfect for smaller tanks. They're peaceful and are easily intimidated by larger tank mates and won't compete well for food with them. Ideal tank mates include smaller fish that aren't big enough to eat them.
They prefer dim lighting, heavily planted setups, and to be kept in schools of at least 6. They shoal quite tightly and will be more confident and look nicer when maintained in higher numbers. Available in standard or albino. The albino variant being very rare.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 22 to 26°C
pH: 6.4 to 7.4
Hardness: 2 to 15°H
Diet
Any food offered must be small enough for its tiny mouth. For the fish to develop the best colour and condition a good proportion of the diet should also consist of small live and frozen foods.
