Pygmy corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Família : Callichthyidae
PeixeÁgua docecatfish
A very popular small catfish, ideal for nano-aquariums in groups.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Slow streams and rivers, sandy bottoms
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 °dGH
KH1–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamanho adulto
3 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.