The dwarf corydoras lives in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0 - 8.0 pH, a water hardness of 5 - 19 dGH, and a temperature range of 77 - 83 °F (25 - 28 °C). It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.
Dwarf Corydoras, Pygmy Corydoras, Tail Spot Pygmy Catfish, Mini Spotlight Corydoras
[Pictures] Corydoras hastatus
SYN: Microcorydoras hastatus
PD: The body of the Dwarf Corydoras is slightly more elongated than the "typical" Corydoras shape.
Description: Although they can get reasonably large, they should be seen as dwarf corydoras, since their behaviour more resembles that of dwarf corydoras, and the body shape is similar. Depending on mood and environment the colored regions vary.
BREEDING Corydoras elegans by Allan James
Summary: The type species of the Elegans group, which includes most of the dwarf Corydoras.
BREEDING Corydoras gosseii by Bud and Kathy White
Summary: Breeding this fairly new (described 1972) cory.
Middle, Bottom; Though they are bottom feeders, these active fish will often explore above the substrate in the manner of the dwarf Corydoras species..
Activity:
Diurnal; Mainly active during daylight hours.
A naturally shy and retiring fish, it may be maintained in a community tank of very peaceful fishes that are not active such as smaller rasbora (Boraras and Trigonostigma sp.), pygmy gourami, small characins, and any of the dwarf Corydoras species.
 See also: Dwarf, Corydoras, Fish, Catfish, Water
  
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