Pygmy
Corydora
Parameters
Disclaimer: I got these levels by finding multiple sources and rounding the the numbers
6-8
GH:
4-16dgh / 71-285ppm
KH:
2-8dkh / 35-143ppm
Temperature:
72-79F / 22-26C
Minimum tank size:
10g / 38L
Keep in mind that the fish may have been born and raised in different parameters, so it’s possible these may not be the best fit
Info
Names:
Gastrodermus pygmaeus
Dwarf catfish
Micro catfish
Pygmy corydoras
armored catfish
Family:
Callichthyidae
Size:
1-1.3in
2.5-3.2cm
Life span:
3-5 years
Diet:
omnivore
Feeding style:
Bottom feeding, swarm like
Swim level:
bottom-mid
Aggression:
peaceful
Group size:
Schooling:
6+
Jump risk:
Mid
Water flow:
Low
Activity:
Moderate
Day/night
Care level:
Beginner friendly
Substrate:
Sand
Notes:
Anatomy
Corys don’t have scales, instead they have scutes which are larger bony plates.
Eukarya - Domain of life whose cells have nuclei
Animalia - animals
Chordata - has Notochord, Dorsal nerve cord, Pharyngeal slits and Post-anal tail at some point
Actinopterygii -ray-finned bony fishes
Siluriformes - catfish
Callichthyidae - armored catfish
Gastrdermus- type of Corydoras
Breeding
The corys will run up and down a surface to clean it, they usually choose somewhere with water flow so the eggs don’t rot. Females will hold the eggs in there anal fin. then make and female will do the “T pose”.
Female holding eggs
“T position”
Egg placement
Hatch time:
3-5 days
Egg count:
50-300
Baby panda corydora
Origin
