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Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Family: Callichthyidae
One of the smallest corydoras species, pygmy corydoras are unusual in that they often swim in the midwater rather than staying on the bottom. They form tight shoals and look stunning in large groups in nano and planted aquariums.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – micro pellets, daphnia, micro worms, sinking wafers
- lifespan
- 3–5 years
- max size
- 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
- tank size
- 10 gallons minimum
- school size
- 10+
- temperament
- Peaceful, schooling
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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