I have 3 of them, and was wondering if the pygmy kind do not school? They all seem to just find a spot and chill out when they aren't exploring by themselves.
Albino Pygmy Cories
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I've never seen albino pygmies...hmm...
Well, pygmies tend to prefer larger schools than their fullsized counterparts. 10 or more is ideal, 5-6 is more common. Also, schooling fish that do not school are happy fish, usually. The schooling instinct is a result of feeling the need to be "protected." When they do not feel threatened, they stop schooling and get the guts to go exploring on their own.
But yes, they are schooling fish. I suspect you don't have enough of them and would suggest picking up three more - as you know, they're tiny, don't take up much space, and don't use up much bio-space.
Well, pygmies tend to prefer larger schools than their fullsized counterparts. 10 or more is ideal, 5-6 is more common. Also, schooling fish that do not school are happy fish, usually. The schooling instinct is a result of feeling the need to be "protected." When they do not feel threatened, they stop schooling and get the guts to go exploring on their own.
But yes, they are schooling fish. I suspect you don't have enough of them and would suggest picking up three more - as you know, they're tiny, don't take up much space, and don't use up much bio-space.
I dont think I could add them to my set-up i only have a 10g. w/ 3 mollies a platy and the two corys (one has passed on 
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You have room if you really mean you have PYGMY cories. As I said, I've never seen Albino pygmies. Do you mean just regular albino cories? Pygmies only get to slightly under 1" - you'd have room for like 3 more...
Do you have these:
Or these (these are my pgymies):
Pygmies only get to slightly under 1" - you'd have room for like 3 more...
Do you have these:
Or these (these are my pgymies):
Pygmies only get to slightly under 1" - you'd have room for like 3 more...
I have the same Albino Corys you do, the one in that link. They aren't pigmy I don't think as my pet store sells them marked "Albino Cory Cats". I have had them for quite a few years. I started out with 2 and they were happy but pretty much kept to themselves and I lost one of them last year. Gosh, I can't believe how long I've had this one come to think of it ... going on 4 years now. Ususally my small fish don't last more than a year or so. WOW! They are neat but very skittish. I'd like to find a fish that was more social, maybe that would come up to see you when you come to feed it. All mine tend to dart away and wait to see the food before coming out and even then don't care much for humans. Any suggestions?
Are 2 peppered corys enough?
I started out my tank with 3 peppered corys, but one of them died a week or two ago.
He was always the one who didn't school with the other 2 fish, and I think he was sick when I got him, because the others are just fine.
The 2 corys I have left are very happy together and school around all the time. One of them is quite a bit larger than the other; could it be a female?
I am just wondering if I need to get a third one to make them happy, or if I'm ok leaving them on their own.
I have a 10 gallon tank with 4 harlequin rasboras, 3 glowlight tetras, and the 2 corys. So I'm fairly well stocked already, and if the corys will be ok, I'd like to leave the tank as is.
I started out my tank with 3 peppered corys, but one of them died a week or two ago.
He was always the one who didn't school with the other 2 fish, and I think he was sick when I got him, because the others are just fine.
The 2 corys I have left are very happy together and school around all the time. One of them is quite a bit larger than the other; could it be a female?
I am just wondering if I need to get a third one to make them happy, or if I'm ok leaving them on their own.
I have a 10 gallon tank with 4 harlequin rasboras, 3 glowlight tetras, and the 2 corys. So I'm fairly well stocked already, and if the corys will be ok, I'd like to leave the tank as is.
Hey leopardess! never knew u were here too!
Also, alot of corries are sensitive to salt, so watch out if you ever get ich.
I'm not sure about corries, but i think you should get more. I have 6 in my tank right now. Also, they are very fun to watch, and live a long time (some of mine are 13 years old)