Corydoras pygmaeus (Pygmy Corydoras)

It has two rows of bone plates, an adipose fin and very small pairs of barbels. His body is silver and crossed by a black longitudinal line that goes from the muzzle to the caudal fin. This line ends in a black spot on the caudal fin. Another black line goes from ventral fins to the caudal fin. The underside of the fish is white. The fins are transparent. Pygmaeus corydoras must be maintained in groups (6 is considered the minimum for corydoras, but given the very great shyness of the pygmaeus, a number of 10 would be more suitable). This species of corydoras, although resting on the ground and searching the sand, often swimming mid-height of water, unlike other species of corydoras that remain on the ground.

Corydoras Pygmaeus is a small freshwater fish from South America. He is part of the Callichthyidae family, known for his many species of catfish. Pygmaeus corydoras is characterized by its small size, generally less than 5 centimeters in length. Her dress is gray or brown with dark stripes along the body. The fish scales are small and shiny.

Corydoras Pygmaeus is a gregarious fish, that is to say that it needs to live in a group to feel safe. In the wild, he lives in benches of a dozen individuals, but in aquarium, he can feel comfortable with a group of at least six individuals. Corydoras pygmaeus is a peaceful fish and can coexist with other species of peaceful fish.

Corydoras pygmaeus is an omnivorous fish, that is to say that it feeds on plants and small animals. In the aquarium, it can eat pellets, flakes, living or frozen foods such as artemias, daphnia or mysis. It is important to offer it a varied diet to ensure good growth and good development.

Corydoras pygmaeus is an easy to raise in aquarium. He can live in a freshwater aquarium with a pH between 6 and 8 and a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. He needs a well planted aquarium with roots, stones and hiding places to hide and feel safe. It is important to change water regularly to maintain a healthy environment for fish.

In summary, Corydoras Pygmaeus is a gregarious and peaceful freshwater fish, easy to raise in aquarium. Its small size and striped dress make it an attractive fish for aquarium enthusiasts.

The male (2.0 cm) is smaller than the female (2.5 cm). It has a more plump belly.

Isolate the fish in a floor -free aquarium and containing many plants. The water must be very soft. Prepare the fish by feeding them abundantly with living food. Make a water change of around 50% with 2 ° C cold water. Gradually go up the temperature to normal. The male and the female adopt a T position during laying and fertilization. Eggs take more or less 5 days to hatch depending on the water temperature. Given the size of their mouths, the fry should be fed with very fine food.