How many Corydoras pigme could I have in 8 gallon

[arash53]

Corydoras pigme are really small , is it OK keep group of 12 in my Fluval flora ?

[jobber604]

Sure. They're not a big bioload. Just ensure you don't add anymore fish or you're playing with a knife's edge in regards to water quality.

[Morainy]

I have a Fluval Ebi, which is the same size as a Flora (8 gallons), and I also have some corydoras pygmaeus in my 36 bowfront. I'm not an expert, but just by observing the pygmy corydoras I wouldn't put 12 in a Flora. I think the tank would be too crowded, both in terms of water quality and in appearance. I'd recommend 6 to start with. You could always add more later.

I have 5 galaxy rasboras and 2 dwarf orange crayfish in my Ebi.

[arash53]

Already have 2 otos , but I wont add more fish just some CRS. I heard they will be shy in small groups under 10.

[Athomedad]

I have 11 pygmy corys in a 10 gallon with a couple feeder guppies & they seem quite happy. I put a piece of driftwood in with a small Anubis plant. They only hide when I'm cleaning the tank. Personable little guys.

[Arcteryx]

Wondering if these might make good companions for a betta? I have an Ebi/Flora too. They certainly look cute enough.

[BelieveInBlue]

Kind of nit picking, but a standard 10g is actually 20" by 10" by 12". In any case though, a dozen is probably too many in a 8g, especially with 2 otos and crystal shrimp. Start with 6, and see what the bioload is like after you add the crystals before adding more cories. Shrimp are more sensitive to nitrogenous wastes than fish are, so it's better to stock lighter. Plus crystals don't come cheap, so why take the risk?

[arash53]

I went to pick up cories this morning from Charles place, I wanted to pick up just 5 ,but when I saw them,OMG they are so tiny ,smaller than Amano shrimp! I took 12 , I'll check the water parameter but I am pretty sure it will be fine.

[jobber604]

You'll be fine with the 12. I've had 20 in my 10 gallon before. As long as your tank have plants and you have a reasonable filtration coinciding with water changes, you'll be fine. Enjoy the lil guys! Some of those lil guys' brothers and sisters are in my tank also

[Morainy]

Wow, they sound adorable! Enjoy!

My pygmy corydoras are bigger than amano shrimp, that's for sure. They're bigger than my galaxy rasboras, and about the size of my furcatus.

I definitely need more of these little guys, pygmaeus or hasbrosus. They are quite comical and hard-working.

I went to pick up cories this morning from Charles place, I wanted to pick up just 5 ,but when I saw them,OMG they are so tiny ,smaller than Amano shrimp! I took 12 , I'll check the water parameter but I am pretty sure it will be fine.