Tail-spot Pygmy Cory
Corydoras hastatus
Armoured CatfishesFreshwaterPeacefulBottom DwellerMid-DwellerCommunity SafeSchooling
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
20–26°C
pH Range
6-7.5
Min Tank Size
54 L
Max Adult Size
3.2 cm
Bioload Weight1/10
Special requirements
Large Group Size
Should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals, ideally 10 or more, to maintain natural schooling behavior.
Soft Substrate
Prefers fine sand substrate to protect sensitive barbels and support natural foraging behavior.
Small Tank Mates
Due to its small size, should only be kept with similarly small and peaceful species.
Live Food Supplement
Benefits from a diet including live foods such as Daphnia and Artemia due to partial midwater feeding behavior.
Open Swimming Space
Spends significant time in midwater, requiring open swimming areas in addition to bottom space.
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