I want to add two more Corys to keep my 2 C. Habrosus company, but I can't find any more pygmies in town. Are Pandas about the smallest non-pygmy?
What is the smallest non-pygmy Cory?
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What size tank? Your 5 corner tank? I believe that pandas are the smallest second to the pygmies, but they're not exactly small, especially not for a 5 corner. They can get to be 2 inches. They need room to swim around. http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Corydoras_panda.php
Yeah, I'm really trying to find one of the pygmy species, but they just aren't around. I'm debating under-schooling the Corys or overstocking the tank.
Not sure which way to go.
Not sure which way to go.
I also believe Pandas get too large for a 5g....they can get a little over 2 inches.
C. habrosus are "dwarf" cories....not pygmy.
Pygmy cories are C. pygmaeus. 
Just a little pet peeve of mine.....
Any chance you can find C. hastatus or C. pygmaeus? They are other types of dwarf cories.
C. habrosus are "dwarf" cories....not pygmy.
Pygmy cories are C. pygmaeus. Just a little pet peeve of mine.....Any chance you can find C. hastatus or C. pygmaeus? They are other types of dwarf cories.
Agreed, but it would be 2 pandas hopefully schooling with the 2 pygmies.
I know I'm pushing the bio-load, but it's planted, has a bio-wheel and will get 2 33% WC per week. Additionally, a budget is set aside for a big tank in the basement once it is finished this summer (although planning on a bigger tank is not a great idea, I know).
I just don't know what is worse for the fish. Overcrowding, or under-schooling?
Wish I could. I've called all the LFS that I know of and there are no dwarf or pygmy Corys around. I had the first LFS hold 4 for me, and paid in full, but when I got there, there were only 2 left alive... I actually think there were 3, but the employee crushed one trying to net it. Last time I will ever buy fish there
