{"product_id":"tail-spot-pygmy-corydora-unsexed","title":"Tail Spot Pygmy Corydora (Corydoras hastatus) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAdd a splash of lively energy to your nano aquarium setup with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eTail Spot Pygmy Corydora\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eCorydoras hastatus\u003c\/i\u003e), also popularly known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eDwarf Catfish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eHastatus Cory\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike traditional bottom-dwelling corys, these charming, peaceful freshwater fish are unique because they love to school in the mid-water levels of your tank. Maxing out at just about 1 inch in size, they are the ultimate choice for nano tank enthusiasts looking for an active, social, and easy-to-care-for species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container spark-licensed-center hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" data-full-size-image-uri=\"https:\/\/www.fishi-pedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Corydoras-hastatus-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Care \u0026amp; Tank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwjAl_byjcuVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkAE\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0\"\u003eRecommended Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e10 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003e68°F to 79°F (20°C to 26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003e2 to 15 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore (High-quality flakes, pellets, live\/frozen foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Tail Spot Pygmy Corydora is native to the slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and dense creeks of South America, specifically within the Amazon River basin, Paraguay River basin, and the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil and Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAquarium Environment \u0026amp; Decor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eReplicating their natural environment is key to keeping your \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eCorydoras hastatus\u003c\/i\u003e happy and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e A soft, fine sand substrate is highly recommended. Their delicate barbels (whisker-like sensory organs) can easily be damaged or infected by sharp gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of cover using live aquarium plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and floating vegetation to diffuse bright lighting. Adding driftwood and leaf litter (such as Indian Almond Leaves) mimics their native blackwater habitats, releasing beneficial tannins into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e They prefer gentle to moderate water movement, so ensure your filter intake isn't creating an overwhelming current for these tiny swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eAs opportunistic omnivores, these miniature catfish are not picky eaters, but because they have very tiny mouths, they require micro-sized foods. Feed them a varied diet of high-quality sinking nano pellets, crushed tropical flakes, and powdered foods. They will absolutely thrive if supplemented with live or frozen treats such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and micro-worms. Because they actively swim in the mid-water columns, ensure that food lingers in the water column long enough for them to feed before it settles entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eThe Tail Spot Pygmy Corydora is exceptionally peaceful and should never be housed with aggressive or large predatory fish. They are highly social schooling fish and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003emust be kept in groups of at least 6 to 10 individuals\u003c\/b\u003e; smaller numbers will cause them stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExcellent choices include:\u003c\/b\u003e Small rasboras, neon tetras, ember tetras, guppies, hatchetfish, and dwarf shrimp (such as Cherry Shrimp or Amano Shrimp).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eBreeding the Hastatus Cory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eBreeding \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eCorydoras hastatus\u003c\/i\u003e in a home aquarium is a rewarding project for hobbyists. To trigger spawning, feed the breeding group a high-protein diet of live foods alongside a slight water change using slightly cooler, soft water to simulate the South American rainy season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eFemales will carry a few eggs at a time in their pelvic fins, depositing them carefully onto clean plant leaves (like Java Moss) or the aquarium glass. Because adult corys may eat their own eggs and fry, it is best to move the adults out of the breeding tank once spawning is complete, or gently harvest the eggs into a separate rearing container. The tiny fry hatch in 3 to 5 days and can be raised on infusoria and freshly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41301059141696,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-13_2a7b04b2-9d70-4a0b-9bb7-2a3005f3d7d5.png?v=1783790010","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/tail-spot-pygmy-corydora-unsexed","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}