Pygmy Cory Tank

Perfectblue · Post by **Perfectblue** » 27 May 2006, 16:32

I am thinking of setting up a 6.6 gallon tank as a Pygmy Cory species tank and would like to hear your opinions on this. Here is my setup:

6.6g acrylic tank: 24"Lx6"Wx9"H
AquaClear 20
Flourite substrate

This tank is either going to have fake plants or some live plants, but I'm not sure at the moment. Here are a couple questions I have:

1.) How many Pygmy Cories( C.pygmaeus ) do you think I can house in this tank? On a different forum I was told that 4-5, but I would like to hear others opinion on this.

2.) Would they prefer Flourite or a sand substrate? I already have flourite but if they prefer sand I will switch.

I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

Post by **Coryman** » 27 May 2006, 20:59

Perfectblue,

I would say that the tank would comfortably house 10 C. pygmaeus and I would suggest a thin (5 - 6 mm) layer of fine sand and a couple of potted fine leafed plants. A few larger pebbles to camouflage the Just my plant pots and you are all set. Just my idea there may be others that have different ones, but I personally think that what ever design you decide on a fine sand substrate will mean that all food items will be found and not disappear between larger particles and out of reach of these little fish, where it will decompose and cause future problems.

Ian

kim m · Post by **kim m** » 28 May 2006, 04:55

I agree with Ian... I wouldn't be afraid to stock even more C. pygmaeus in there though.