Species Profile
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
1″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 8+
Water level
All levels
Diet
Micro pellets, sinking food
Notes
Tiny inch-long cory that, unusually, schools in the mid-water column rather than scavenging the bottom. Native to Brazil. Vulnerable to anything bigger; best in nano tanks with chili rasboras, ember tetras, or other small peaceful species.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Pygmy Corydoras
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Pygmy Corydorasin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Cardinal Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Ember Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Serpae Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Rummynose Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Harlequin Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Chili Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Zebra Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Celestial Pearl Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Fancy Guppy
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Endler's Livebearer
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Honey Gourami
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
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