How many Pygmaeus?

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How many Pygmaeus?

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Currently have 7 Pygmaeus corydoras in a 10g with some ramshorn snails. No other fish.

Curious how many could fit comfortably? Theyre so so tiny
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Pygmies stay small, and I tend to overstock. I'd put at least 15 in that tank.

... but then again, I tend to overstock. :))

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Re: How many Pygmaeus?

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10 g, not UK - some 35 liters?

In 35 liters, I'd keep it on 10, not 15.
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Bas Pels wrote: 03 Jan 2020, 20:53In 35 liters, I'd keep it on 10, not 15.
... I did say I overstock. :))

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Re: How many Pygmaeus?

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How many regular sized cories can you keep in a 10 or 15 gal tank?
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I have 12 adult venezuelanus in a 10 gallon.
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Re: How many Pygmaeus?

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Thanks guys!
Decided to keep the 7 as they are (but if they breed its fine) and adding 2 sparkling gourami... making it a nano tank
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Re: How many Pygmaeus?

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good information-- thanks!
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