Pygmy corydoras size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 2.5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).

Pygmy corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 45 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Pygmy corydoras water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).

Pygmy corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Galaxy rasbora, Ember tetra, and Lambchop rasbora.

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Pygmy corydoras

Corydoras pygmaeus

The odd cory out: not on the bottom but a shimmering mid-water cloud.

The Pygmy corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 2.5 cm. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 45 cm long and water at 22–26 °C.

Size: 2.5 cm
Smallest tank: 45 cm
Temperature: 22–26 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6.0–7.6

Hardness2–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 10 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres54 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres150 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres250 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres541 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres1,000 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres1,200 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along62 species

and 38 more species

Caution25 species

Not together12 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyCallichthyidae
GenusCorydoras
SpeciesCorydoras pygmaeus
Described byKnaack, 1966

Quick answers

Pygmy corydoras size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 2.5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).
Pygmy corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 45 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Pygmy corydoras water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).
Pygmy corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Galaxy rasbora, Ember tetra, and Lambchop rasbora.
Pygmy corydoras: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 10 together.
Pygmy corydoras and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.