Pygmy Cory
Pygmy Cories are tiny, peaceful schooling fish with a shimmering silver-bronze colour. Perfect for nano tanks and community aquariums, they add charm and activity.
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Product Details
Pygmy Cories are delightful, tiny freshwater fish, celebrated for their peaceful, schooling behaviour and subtle shimmering silver-bronze colour. They are relatively hardy, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists looking for a charming addition to smaller tanks.
🐟 Pygmy Cory Care Tips
✅ Tank Requirements
• Tank Size: 20 litres for a small colony, but 30L+ is recommended for better stability and larger groups.
• Group Size: Keep in groups of 6 or more; they thrive and display natural behaviours in larger schools.
• Substrate: Fine sand or smooth, small gravel is crucial to protect their delicate barbels as they forage.
• Filtration: Gentle filtration (e.g., sponge filter or baffled hang-on-back) is best; avoid strong currents.
🌡️ Water Parameters
• Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: 2–15 dGH
• TDS: 50–250 ppm
🍽️ Diet
• Omnivores/Detritivores: Feed high-quality sinking micro-pellets, crushed flakes, and small sinking wafers.
• Supplement with live or frozen foods like daphnia, micro-worms, or baby brine shrimp for growth and colour.
🧼 Tank Maintenance
• Perform weekly water changes (10–15%) using dechlorinated, temperature-matched water.
• Ensure the substrate is kept clean, especially in their foraging areas, but avoid over-cleaning to preserve beneficial bacteria.
🤝 Tank Mates
• Very peaceful; best kept with other small, non-aggressive species such as other nano fish (e.g., small tetras, rasboras), dwarf shrimp, and snails.
• Avoid larger, aggressive, or fin-nipping fish that could stress or prey on Pygmy Cories.
🍀 Colour & Health Enhancement
• Lighting: Moderate lighting in a well-planted tank can help bring out their natural subtle sheen and provide hiding spots.
• Diet: A mineral-rich, varied diet supports overall health and vitality:
- High-quality sinking pellets and micro-foods
- Occasional live or frozen foods (e.g., daphnia, brine shrimp) for protein and vitality
- Access to biofilm and micro-organisms in a mature tank
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