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	Pygmy Corydoras
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	Has anyone ever kept these little guys. I bought some a couple of weeks ago and they are doing quit well now that I redused the size of the holes in my intake of my filter(lost two first day) they pretty much just school with my black neons rarly ever on the bottom Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with them and if they have any words of caution for me Thanks Joe The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 06-Nov-2007 22:39
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Edited by Joe Potato Yeah, most of the so-called "dwarf" cory species are mid-water swimmers. Care is pretty much the same as any other cory, and you've already noticed that their small size will get them into a bit of trouble sometimes. Just think about your tank in regards to keeping fry (i.e. "Can a fry fit into this little nook and die?" ), and if you fry-proof it, it should be fine for pygmy corys. They can be a little touchier with water conditions compared with bronze or peppered corys, but not any more difficult than pandas. Congrats on your new, painfully-cute fish!
Posted 06-Nov-2007 23:15
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I don't think I have ever seen them prompting a Google and this is what I found it may help you a bit more. More Info *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 07-Nov-2007 04:56
Twilight Hobbyist Posts: 102 Kudos: 76 Votes: 92 Registered: 15-Oct-2007	They're a sweet, curious little fish that enjoy playing in a current. They like lots of company, and this may be why they're hanging out with your tetras. You didn't mention how many you have, but I'd suggest 8-10. As I recall, they like brine shrimp. I vote! Do you?
Posted 07-Nov-2007 05:24
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	I have five, and I bought all seven that they had, I will defiantly get more as soon as one of my LFS get some in The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 07-Nov-2007 18:30
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	All of the pygmaeus group fish have evolved such that they bear similar coloration with one if not more characin species with which they naturally occur. Thus, they spend a good amount of time schooling with smaller upper strata fish.
Posted 07-Nov-2007 21:11
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Also, frankly, I have found them to be pretty much bulletproof.
Posted 07-Nov-2007 21:12


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