Tail Spot Pygmy Cory - Gastrodermus hastatus

Common Name - Pygmy Cory

Scientific Name - Gastrodermus (Corydoras) hastatus

Max Size - 1"

Care - Easy

Temperature Range - 72-78F

pH - 6.0-7.5

Diet - Omnivore. Diet consists of prepared, frozen, and live foods. Currently feeding on a mixture of EBO Youngster Booster, EBO Spirulina Granules, EBO Insect Meal, and EBO Artemia Granules

Breeding - Moderate

Origin - Tank Raised - PA

Notes - The Tail Spot Pygmy Cory is a tiny, active catfish loved for its petite size and distinctive dark spot at the base of the tail. Peaceful and social, it thrives in groups and adds constant movement to the lower and mid levels of the aquarium. Ideal for nano and community tanks, this hardy species does best in clean, well-oxygenated water with gentle flow.

This species is perfect for nano setups, and they are considered relatively shrimp safe.

Corydoradinae should be kept in groups of six or more on sand substrate.