Page 1 of 2: 1: 2 : Tweet LinkBack: Thread Tools: Display Modes: post #1 of 16 Old 01-23-2015, 09:25 AM Thread Starter. The three miniature Corydoras species are the checker cory (C. habrosus), the dwarf cory (C. hastatus), and the pygmy cory (C. pygmaeus). I have been advised on both, but am unsure as to which avenue to persue. SKU 827-1005 Category Cory Cat Aquarium Fish Tags Corydoras pygmaeus, Dainty Cory, Nano Cory, Pygmy Cory $ 3.99. Corydoras Pygmaeus, AKA The Pygmy Cory. The main difference is C. habrosus is spotted, the C. pygmaeus is striped. I was wondering which scavenger fish would be best for scavenging and as a compatible fish for my community? Panda Or Pygmy? The term ‘Pygmy’ means ‘dwarf’ and ‘Cory’ is short for their genus’ Corydoras,’ which collectively means ‘dwarf Corydoras.’ So, you won’t notice much difference in appearance between these fishes and other Corydoras Catfish species, except for their size. Panda Votes: 4 57.1% Pygmy Votes: 3 42.9% Total voters 7; … It lives in groups in nature so it’s best to buy at least 6, preferably 10 or more. Panda or Pygmy? The undisputed cutest catfish in the world as declared by yours truly. Add to cart. All are truly tiny, reaching maturity at just about an inch (2.5 cm) for females and about threequarters of an inch (19 mm) for males. Description Description. These corydoras are small and rarely grow larger than 0.8 inches in length. A large male may barely reach seven-eighths of an inch, and a large female might be just under an inch and a quarter. The Corydoras or Otocinclus? Inn my setting up of my new 18 ga. tank I am going to have 6 Mollies, 3 Dwarf Gourami, & 2 red claw crabs. The pygmy cory (Corydoras pygmaeus) is one of those cories that would be happy even in the smallest of aquaria. Which Is The Better Cory. Origin [edit | edit source] South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins. Pygmy Cory: Great nano fish species Only one word describes them "cute" Very active in groups of 6 or more These fish will constantly feed and clean your aquarium of left over food Can be kept with shrimp, with caution, as they may prey on shrimplets Tail Spot Pygmy Cory, Dwarf Corydoras Additional scientific names Corydoras australe. Sexing [edit | edit source] When properly conditioned, the difference between the male and female Corydoras is usually quite evident. newbieshrimpkeeper. #pygmycory #nanocatfish #aquamate They are the dwarf Corydoras — and of the true dwarf cats three are readily available: C. pygmaeus, C. hastatus and C. habrosus (pictured above). Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) If you are looking for a peaceful schooling cory with lots of personality for your nano tank, then the pygmy (dwarf) cory catfish is your best bet. It also makes an ideal dither species for Apistogramma and other dwarf cichlids, as it tends to inhabit the middle levels of the tank. 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