Pygmy Cory

PYGMY CORY

Hoplisoma pygmaeum
(formerly Corydoras pygmaeus)

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Madeira River Basin

Adult Size: 0.75″–1.2″

Temperament: Peaceful / Social

Care Level: ⭐ Easy

Tank Level: Bottom / Middle

🍽 DIET

Omnivore

Accepts: Micro pellets, crushed flakes, small sinking foods, frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and finely chopped bloodworms

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with peaceful nano fish, dwarf shrimp, and snails. Avoid large or aggressive fish that may eat or intimidate them. Keep in groups of at least 6, preferably 10 or more, for natural schooling behavior.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 72–79°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <20 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

One of the smallest Cory species, known for its bold horizontal stripe and unusual habit of schooling through the middle of the aquarium.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide soft sand, gentle filtration, plants, and plenty of shaded hiding areas. Maintain stable, clean, well-oxygenated water. Because of their tiny mouths, offer appropriately sized foods and make sure enough food reaches them.

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