Easy
Red Neon Blue-eye
Pseudomugil luminatus
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated Dec 20, 2025, 5:12 PM
Tiny, social bottom roamer that often darts to the mid-water column. Extremely peaceful and thrives in tight groups with constant gentle activity.
Key Information
Water Type
Freshwater
Temperament
Peaceful
Care Level
Easy
Minimum Tank Size
11 gal (40 L)
Maximum Size
1 in (2.5 cm)
Lifespan
3–5 years
Diet
Omnivore
Migration
Resident
Best Tank Mates for Pygmy Corydoras
Easy
Galaxy Rasbora
Celestichthys margaritatus
Easy
Dwarf Emerald Rasbora
Celestichthys Erythromicron
Easy
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
Medium
Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii
Pygmy Corydoras Water Parameters
72–79 °F (22–26 °C)
6.0–7.2
2–12 dGH
1.000–1.003 SG
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