Pygmy Salt & Pepper Corydoras
A tiny, sociable catfish with mottled salt-and-pepper markings that spends much of its time foraging near the substrate.
 
Key Features
Scientific Name: Hoplisoma habrosum — formerly Corydoras habrosus
Hoplisoma habrosum — formerly Corydoras habrosus
Smooth sand, planted cover, gentle flow and clear surface access.
 
Care Requirements
Temperature: 22–26°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Aquarium: 60 litres or more with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm
Diet: Tiny sinking foods and suitably small frozen or live foods.
 
Temperament
Very peaceful; keep eight or more with other tiny, gentle fish.
 
Notes
Make sure food reaches the group; these fish do not live on leftovers alone.
Use a cycled aquarium and maintain stable water quality.