Pygmy Cory Cat (Corydoras Pygmaeus)
The Pygmy Cory Catfish is one of the smallest members of the Corydoras family, beloved for its endearing size, social nature, and active swimming behavior. Unlike most corydoras, Corydoras pygmaeus not only scavenges along the bottom but also swims in the midwater column—adding life and charm to planted and nano aquariums.
Perfect for small, peaceful community setups, these tiny bottom-dwellers do best in groups of 6 or more and love a soft, sandy substrate where they can forage safely.
✨ Key Features:
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Miniature catfish with silvery body and black horizontal stripe
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Schooling behavior—adds motion and social interaction
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Excellent cleanup crew for leftover food and detritus
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Hardy and beginner-friendly
?️ Care Guidelines:
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Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons (larger for groups)
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Water Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, sinking wafers
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Tankmates: Ideal with small, peaceful species like tetras, rasboras, and shrimp
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Use fine sand or smooth gravel to protect delicate barbels
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Provide plants, leaf litter, and shaded hiding spaces
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They thrive in groups—always keep at least 6 for best health and behavior
Whether you're stocking a nano tank or adding charm to a planted setup, the Pygmy Cory Cat is a delightful addition—peaceful, playful, and endlessly watchable.
The Pygmy Cory Catfish is by far one of the smallest catfish in the fish keeping hobby.
Size is around half an inch. They are mostly bottom dwellers though they'll swim all around the tank when comfortable.
Maximum size is around 1.2" so they do great in smaller sized community fish with peaceful tankmates.
**SOLD IN BUNDLE OF 5 FISH
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pygmy cories
The Hoard..busy little guys always moving
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Pygmaeus
poquitos
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Great
Fish looked great and were super active, thank you!
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Pygmy Corydoras
Had a bit of a scare with FedEx delivering the fish a day late. Luckily they all survived the shipping and seem healthy. They're still acclimating to their new tank but they seem like nice little fish.
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Rough around the edges.
I absolutely love the Pygmy Cory’s! I purchased 5, and it’s a micro-school of the tiniest little catfish! They arrived pretty beat up with some noticeable fin damage, but they are all active and eating.
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Pygmy Corydoras
All 5 arrived in great shape. Fast shipping! They are happily swimming around in my QT tank. Would definitely order again.
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Pygmies
No DOAs!! All are healthy and super duper cute. Thank you!!
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Pygmy Corydoras
All arrived healthy. They’re already swimming around and munching on left over food from this mornings feeding.
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Thanks!
Arrived alive and well, they were packaged with appropriate insulation to ensure as much temperature control as possible on their journey to a much hotter climate than they originated. Thanks so much!
