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Pygmy Cory
Gastrodermus pygmaeus
A continuous dark flank stripe runs along the slender body; it also swims above the substrate.
A continuous dark flank stripe runs along the slender body. This fish also swims above the substrate.
- Adult length
- Up to 3 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–26 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 6.4–7.4
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits small tributaries, creeks, pools and flooded forest, often sheltering in groups among marginal plants and roots.
Keep a group and offer suitably tiny food. Combine planted shelter with lower-midwater swimming space and avoid predatory or strongly competitive tankmates.
Appearance and identification
G. hastatus has a prominent tail-base patch rather than the same bold continuous stripe.
Floor and movement space
Use a 45 × 30 cm base.
Aquarium environment
Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitably sized sinking food and a varied diet; leftovers are not enough.
Same-species behaviour
Keep at least six conspecifics.
Compatibility limits
Choose suitably sized peaceful companions; small shrimp may be eaten.
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