Pygmy corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Familia : Callichthyidae
PezAgua dulcecatfish
A very popular small catfish, ideal for nano-aquariums in groups.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Corydoras pygmaeus is one of the smallest corydoras, barely reaching 3 cm. Its body is silvery with a horizontal black stripe. It lives in schools and spends its time sifting the substrate for food. It is a peaceful and hardy fish, perfect for beginners.
Hábitat
Región :
Slow streams and rivers, sandy bottoms
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 °dGH
KH1–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamaño adulto
3 cm
Esperanza de vida
4 años
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Tank of at least 30L, sandy substrate, plants and hiding spots. Group of 6 minimum. Soft to neutral water, gentle filtration. Varied diet: sinking pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Avoid strong currents.