For Sale, Pygmy Corydoras Catfish, For Sale in SOUTHBROOK, Queensland for sale

We have Some of these stunning fish for sale. $12.95 each and we can ship anywhere in Australia. To purchase these fish please email us at sal******@******.au + click to reveal  or visit www.shrimplovers.com.au or call 0746910791.
We are located in Southbrook 30mins west of Toowoomba.
Description:
Small tributaries, creeks, pools and areas of flooded forest. It’s often found in large numbers sheltering among marginal vegetation or tree roots. Prefers dim lighting. It looks superb in a heavily planted setup decorated with pieces of bogwood and twisted roots, perhaps with a layer of surface vegetation to dim the lighting a touch.
It can also be kept in an Amazonian biotope setup if you wish. Use a substrate of river sand and add a few driftwood branches and twisted roots. Aquatic plants should not be used. A few handfuls of dried leaves would complete the natural feel. Allow the wood and leaves to stain the water the colour of weak tea, removing old leaves and replacing them every few weeks so they don’t rot and foul the water. A small net bag filled with aquarium-safe peat can be added to the filter to aid in the simulation of black water conditions. The lighting should be fairly dim in this kind of setup.
Maximum Size:
Around 1.2″ (3cm).
Water Conditions:
Temperature: 22 - 26°C
pH: 6.4 to 7.4
Hardness: 18 – 90 ppm
Diet:
Any food offered must be small enough for its tiny mouth. It will take dried foods, but these should be of a small grade or ground down before being added to the tank. For the fish to develop the best colour and condition a good proportion of the diet should also consist of small live and frozen foods such as sifted Daphnia or Artemia nauplii.
Behaviour and Compatibility:
It’s very peaceful, but doesn’t make an ideal community fish due to its small adult size. It’s easily intimidated by larger tank mates and won’t compete well for food with them. Many fish often kept in community aquaria, such as angelfish, gouramis and larger catfish will also find it an ideal snack. Keep it alone or in a community of other tiny species, such as similarly sized tetras, minnows or perhaps some small freshwater shrimp. It also makes an ideal dither species for Apistogramma and other dwarf cichlids, as it tends to inhabit the middle levels of the tank.
It lives in groups in nature so it’s best to buy at least 6, preferably 10 or more. You’ll find they shoal quite tightly, have more confidence and look much more effective when maintained in good numbers. They’ll also school quite happily with other small fish in the tank.