{"product_id":"pygmy-cory","title":"Pygmy Cory – Corydoras pygmaeus","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pygmy Cory, Pygmy Corydoras\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pygmy Cory is a tiny, peaceful freshwater catfish and one of the best Corydoras species for \u003cstrong\u003enano and planted community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike many larger Corys that spend most of their time along the substrate, Pygmy Corys frequently explore the \u003cstrong\u003elower and middle areas of the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when kept in a comfortable group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small size, silver-gray body, dark horizontal stripe, and active schooling behavior make them an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a true miniature catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pygmy Corys thrive in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with gentle water movement. Fine sand or another smooth substrate is recommended, along with live plants, driftwood, shaded areas, and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are highly social fish and should be maintained in groups. Keeping \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6 Pygmy Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e allows them to display more confident and natural schooling and social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet consisting of appropriately sized sinking foods, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and finely sized bloodworms. Their tiny mouths mean foods should be appropriately sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corys should \u003cstrong\u003enot be treated simply as aquarium cleanup fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. While they may consume food that reaches the bottom, they require regular feeding and a complete diet of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent companions for peaceful nano and community species such as small tetras, rasboras, peaceful shrimp, and other similarly sized non-aggressive fish. Avoid large or aggressive tankmates that could intimidate or prey upon them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, coloration, markings, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term social well-being, we recommend keeping Pygmy Corys in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe's Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52558555775256,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52558555808024,"sku":null,"price":19.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52558555840792,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Pygmy2.png?v=1787498962","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/pygmy-cory","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}