Pygmy Catfish (Corydoras pygmaeus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

21–25 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

2–25 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.9–7.3 cm

Tanque mínimo

64 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life

Origen

南美洲

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of 南美洲 comes Corydoras pygmaeus, a member of the family Callichthyidae. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.9–7.3 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on species size. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 21–25 °C at pH 6–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Slow streams over sand

Corriente

Gentle

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand

Decoración dura

Driftwood and broad-leaf shade

Plantas

Hardy low-light species

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly or in small groups depending on species size

Dieta

Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate

Compañeros recomendados

• Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore

Evitar con

• Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females rounder

Método de cría

Egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon