Gastrodermus (‘Corydoras’) Pygmy

All our live fish orders are sent out on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (excluding public holidays)

If we have to order your fish in, this may not leave until the following week.

If your order contains any dried products such as food, spare parts or medications etc.

Your order will be shipped out on the above days as your live fish (Mon-Wed).

• Temperature:  72° - 79° F (22° - 25° C)
• pH:  6.2 - 7.2.  Softer water is preferred, but this fish is flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided.
• KH:  6 - 10 dKH
• Minimum tank size:  8 gallons for a school of 6

• Diet:  High-quality flake, pellet and wafer foods as well as frozen foods such as bloodworms and Tubifex.  
• Social behavior:  Peaceful; requires a school of 6 or more to thrive. 
• Origin:  Tank-Bred, but indigenous to South and Central America.
• Average adult size:  1.4 inches (3.5 cm)
• Average purchase size:  1/2 inch (1.3 cm)

Please Note Photo is of Actual Fish