Pygmy corydoras

Dwarf catfish ( Corydoras pygmaeus )

The dwarf corydoras ( Corydoras pygmaeus ) is a peaceful freshwater ornamental fish of the genus Corydoras. The shoal of fish has a simple, gray drawing. From the tail end to the tip of the snout runs a dark line. Females can reach a maximum size of three centimeters. Males, however, remain somewhat smaller with 25 mm. Dwarf armored catfish, up to eight years old.

The tropical rivers of South America his home, this includes especially the Rio Madeira Basin. Unlike other armored catfishes of the dwarf catfish does not remain at the bottom of the water, but often also pervades the free waters. The dwarf corydoras is a Darmatmer, which is why he needs free access to the water surface to breathe.

Hunting and

As one of the smallest Corydoras species can grow Corydoras pygmaeus already in basin 60 cm edge length. The substrate should be fine sand, in which the fish can gründeln and where they do not hurt their barbels. The planting should be tight, but offer enough swimming space for the catfish. The fish are kept in groups of at least 10 animals.

Feeding the dwarf Corydoras should be varied and predominantly carnivorous. Well suited very fine frozen foods like Cyclops or fine live food.