Albino Pygmy Corydoras – Corydoras pygmaeus
Looking for a small bottom-dweller with plenty of character? The Albino Pygmy Corydoras is a fantastic little addition to peaceful community and planted aquariums.
These tiny Pygmy Corydoras are active, social fish that spend their time exploring the substrate, searching for food and interacting with members of their group. Unlike many larger Corydoras species, Pygmy Corydoras remain very small, making them particularly well suited to smaller aquariums.
Their attractive albino coloration, pale body and reddish eyes stand out beautifully against darker substrates and planted aquarium environments.
NatHab Care Notes
Scientific name: Corydoras pygmaeus
Common name: Pygmy Corydoras / Albino Pygmy Corydoras
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult size: Approximately 2.5–3 cm
Tank level: Bottom to mid-water
Recommended: Keep in a group
Diet: High-quality sinking micro foods, wafers, frozen and appropriately sized foods
Temperature: Approximately 21–27°C
pH: Approximately 6.4–7.4
Aquarium: Well-filtered, mature aquarium with gentle flow and suitable substrate
Pygmy Corydoras are naturally social and are best enjoyed when kept as a group. Providing several together generally allows them to display much more natural and confident behaviour.
NatHab Tip:
These little fish have tiny mouths, so choose appropriately sized foods. A quality sinking micro-food or finely crushed sinking food is ideal. They also make excellent companions for peaceful shrimp and nano-community aquariums when tank mates are appropriately sized.
Please note: Livestock may vary slightly in size, colouration and development. Fish are supplied according to availability and are not sex guaranteed.
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