Pygmy Corydoras Care Guide
The Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Brazil. It reaches about 1.2 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 10 gallons.
Keep water near pH 6-7.5, temperature 72-79F, and hardness 2-15 dH. Feed omnivore, sinking wafers, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.
Pygmy Corydorass spend most of their time near the substrate and usually ignore mid-water fish. Avoid sharp gravel and very aggressive tank mates.
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