Bring charm and movement to your nano or community tank with the delightful Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) — a dwarf-sized, peaceful schooling catfish known for its active nature and gentle temperament. These tiny bottom-dwellers grow to only about 1 inch fully grown and are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks, or peaceful community setups.
Our Pygmy Cories are shipped at 0.5 inches or smaller
Key Features:
Species: Corydoras pygmaeus
Common Name: Pygmy Cory, Pygmy Corydoras
Shipping size: 0.5” or smaller juveniles
Adult Size: ~1” (2.5 cm)
Temperament: Very peaceful, social, active
Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care
Swimming Level: Bottom and mid-water (very active for a Cory!)
Origin: Captive bred
Ideal Tank Parameters:
Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C)
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
GH: 4 – 12
KH: 0 – 6
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (preferably 15+ for a group)
Best Kept In: Groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior
Why Choose Pygmy Corydoras?
✔ Compact and Cute – Perfect for Nano or Desktop Tanks
✔ Schooling Behavior – Fun to Watch in Groups
✔ Peaceful – Safe with Shrimp and Small Fish
✔ Active Swimmers – Use Both Bottom and Mid-Tank Space
✔ Low Bioload and Easy to Care For
Care Tips:
Pygmy Corydoras do best in a soft, sandy substrate where they can forage comfortably without damaging their barbels. They’re extremely social and should always be kept in groups of 6 or more. Despite their small size, they are active swimmers and will often school together in the middle of the tank — a unique trait among Corydoras.
Provide gentle filtration, live or silk plants, and plenty of hiding spaces to reduce stress and support natural behavior.
Diet:
Omnivores. Feed high-quality sinking pellets, micro wafers, crushed flakes, and supplement with live or frozen foods like baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms. They will also scavenge leftover food, helping keep your tank tidy.
Bring charm and movement to your nano or community tank with the delightful Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) — a dwarf-sized, peaceful schooling catfish known for its active nature and gentle temperament. These tiny bottom-dwellers grow to only about 1 inch fully grown and are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks, or peaceful community setups.
Our Pygmy Cories are shipped at 0.5 inches or smaller
Key Features:
Species: Corydoras pygmaeus
Common Name: Pygmy Cory, Pygmy Corydoras
Shipping size: 0.5” or smaller juveniles
Adult Size: ~1” (2.5 cm)
Temperament: Very peaceful, social, active
Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care
Swimming Level: Bottom and mid-water (very active for a Cory!)
Origin: Captive bred
Ideal Tank Parameters:
Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C)
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
GH: 4 – 12
KH: 0 – 6
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (preferably 15+ for a group)
Best Kept In: Groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior
Why Choose Pygmy Corydoras?
✔ Compact and Cute – Perfect for Nano or Desktop Tanks
✔ Schooling Behavior – Fun to Watch in Groups
✔ Peaceful – Safe with Shrimp and Small Fish
✔ Active Swimmers – Use Both Bottom and Mid-Tank Space
✔ Low Bioload and Easy to Care For
Care Tips:
Pygmy Corydoras do best in a soft, sandy substrate where they can forage comfortably without damaging their barbels. They’re extremely social and should always be kept in groups of 6 or more. Despite their small size, they are active swimmers and will often school together in the middle of the tank — a unique trait among Corydoras.
Provide gentle filtration, live or silk plants, and plenty of hiding spaces to reduce stress and support natural behavior.
Diet:
Omnivores. Feed high-quality sinking pellets, micro wafers, crushed flakes, and supplement with live or frozen foods like baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms. They will also scavenge leftover food, helping keep your tank tidy.
