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 Cory Cats
They are absolutely adorable! They all made it alive and safely and they're settling in nicely. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer. :)
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Pygmy cory
All fish arrived very active and healthy
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Pygmy Cory cats
Very active and healthy
Timely shipping -
Pygmy Cory
They arrived live and well Been a couple of days and have had no issues.
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Pygmy Cory
Both of them are very active and doing well. Fit in great with my other three.
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Healthy, happy, and fantastic shipping
Properly identified, healthy, happy, and shipped perfectly. What more can you ask for? Our little pygmaeus corys settled in right away and have been thriving in quarantine since arrival. Well worth the purchase.
