Smallest Cory Catfish Species

[Fish_Fan]

Hello people, I am looking into buying small Cory Catfish and i was wondering what the smallest species of them is. I would like some that stay under 2", i was thinking albinos and peppered? Thanks!


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[Coursair]

Not even close.

Pygmy species are:
C pygmaeus
C hastatus
C habrosus

C habrosus is largest. Females can hit 1.25"



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[Coursair]

I've had all 3 species. I have
C pygmaeus

And C habrosus currently



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[brennae]

I just love C. Pygmaeus. They are so cute and swim all over the tank. Mine aren't shy at all and are very very active.

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[PNWaquarist]

Those are some nice-looking fish. I'm jealous!

 

[Coursair]

Thanks. I love my mini Corydoras. Puppies with fins [emoji173]️


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[Fish_Fan]

Ok thanks but what are the smallest cory catfish species not including the Pygmy Cories?


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[Fish_Fan]

Or do u know where i could get those species u said above for a cheap price


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[brennae]

Not even close.

Pygmy species are:
C pygmaeus
C hastatus
C habrosus

C habrosus is largest. Females can hit 1.25"
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These are the 3 smallest cory species. There is also the Violet cory which doesn't get large but it is not considered a dwarf like the ones mentioned. Check your local fish store or aquabid for purchasing. I got mine through the mail and at fish swaps near Chicago.

 

[Coursair]

Aquabid. They aren't cheap, but they aren't too expensive. Ask your local store if they can order ?



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[Pseudomugil]

If you can't get pygmies then the peppered Cory would probably be the next smallest

 

[brennae]

Violet corys - I'm not sure of the scientific name stay small as well. I had some wild caught and they didn't do well for me though. Aquabid has them, I just looked.

 

[Coursair]

Violet corys - I'm not sure of the scientific name stay small as well. I had some wild caught and they didn't do well for me though. Aquabid has them, I just looked.

Corydoras similis is the name. They get over 2" tho

C panda gets to 2". Likes water slightly cooler. Nice fish.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=267

C axelrodi is nice if you can find them. Also 2" fish.


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[brennae]

My C similis never got very big at all but they were wild caught so who knows.

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[Coursair]

My C similis never got very big at all but they were wild caught so who knows.

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Did you worm them ? If the tank was small, that may also affect growth.


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[brennae]

No worming and the first tank was a 20g for qt and after about 6 months I had one left and it went in a 29. Looking back I should have used a wormer.

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[jetajockey]

One other option. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corydoras_nanus

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[brennae]

One other option. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corydoras_nanus

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That's a beautiful little fish. I've not heard of it before.

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[jetajockey]

They are pretty cheap, I saw them on a wholesaler list earlier. Just a matter of finding a supplier.

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[Coursair]

I haven't seen these offered. Assumed they were somewhat rare.

I just checked Aquabid. I need more money, to buy more Corydoras [emoji12] So many nice fish.


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