Pygmy corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Callichthyidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-26 °C
pH
6-8
Size
2.1 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Min tank30 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Pygmy corydoras require a tank with a minimum capacity of 30L, a temperature range of 22.0-26.0°C, and a pH range of 6.0-8.0. They are a peaceful species and should be kept in a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding places.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (8)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Bronze corydoras Corydoras aeneus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Hoplo Catfish Megalechis thoracata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Leopard corydoras Corydoras julii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Palespotted corydoras Corydoras gossei Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Peppered corydoras Corydoras paleatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Sterba's cory Corydoras sterbai Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Twosaddle corydoras Corydoras weitzmani Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panda corydoras Corydoras panda Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Schwartz's catfish Corydoras schwartzi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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