Pygmy Corydoras For Sale | Corydoras pygmaeus | Nano Cory Catfish

The Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) is a tiny, peaceful freshwater catfish that is perfect for nano aquariums, planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and peaceful community aquariums. These adorable miniature Corydoras are known for their active schooling behavior and unique habit of swimming throughout the middle of the aquarium as well as foraging along the bottom.

Pygmy Corydoras are especially popular with aquarists looking for a small schooling fish that adds movement and personality without requiring a large aquarium.

Why Choose Pygmy Corydoras?

• Tiny nano-sized Corydoras
• Peaceful and community-friendly
• Excellent schooling fish
• Active throughout the aquarium
• Great for planted and nano tanks
• Compatible with peaceful shrimp and small fish
• Easy to care for
• Ideal for aquarists of all experience levels

Product Information

• Common Name: Pygmy Cory, Pygmy Corydoras, Pygmy Catfish
• Scientific Name: Corydoras pygmaeus
• Family: Callichthyidae
• Origin: South America
• Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.25 inches
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Nano sinking pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other small foods
• Water Temperature: 72–79°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years

Pygmy Corydoras Care

Pygmy Corydoras are highly social and should be kept in a group of 6 or more, with larger groups of 8–10+ often displaying more natural schooling behavior.

A planted aquarium with gentle filtration, driftwood, and shaded areas provides an excellent environment. Use fine sand or smooth substrate to help protect their delicate barbels while they forage.

Because of their small size, avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish that may view them as prey.

Best Tank Mates

Pygmy Corydoras are excellent companions for peaceful nano fish and invertebrates, including:

• Ember Tetras
• Chili Rasboras
• Celestial Pearl Danios
• Small Guppies
• Otocinclus
• Freshwater Shrimp
• Nerite Snails
• Other peaceful Corydoras

Feeding

Feed a varied diet of high-quality nano sinking pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other appropriately sized frozen or live foods.

Because Pygmy Corydoras are small and active, provide small portions that they can easily consume without being outcompeted by larger tank mates.

What You'll Receive

Each Pygmy Corydoras is carefully selected for health and activity. Natural variations in size and coloration may occur between individual fish.

Add a school of Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) to your aquarium and enjoy one of the most charming nano schooling catfish available.