{"product_id":"corydoras-pygmy-corydoras-pygmaeus","title":"Corydoras - Pygmy (Corydoras pygmaeus)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCorydoras - Pygmy (Corydoras pygmaeus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eThe pygmy corydoras is a popular, peaceful, and social miniature catfish species in the aquarium hobby, known for its small size (up to 3 cm or 1.2 inches) and unique mid-water schooling behavior. Native to the Amazon basin in South America, it is an excellent choice for nano and community tanks. Unlike most other Corydoras species that stay strictly at the bottom, pygmy corys are unique because they often hover and school in the mid-water column, almost like a hummingbird, while also foraging on the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold text-foreground mb-3\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-2 text-muted-foreground ml-6 list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs highly social, schooling fish, they must be kept in groups of at least six or more individuals to thrive, feel secure, and exhibit natural behaviors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- pygmy corydoras are best kept with other small, peaceful species that won't outcompete them for food or see them as prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly care level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5-3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal water temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e22.0°C -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26.0°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.0\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eFine, soft sand is ideal to protect their delicate barbels as they sift for food. Avoid sharp or coarse gravel. They feel secure with plenty of live plants, driftwood, and other hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcy Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45141145387184,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3151\/7872\/files\/ScreenShot2026-06-06at9.46.26pm.png?v=1780746400","url":"https:\/\/arcyaquariums.com\/products\/corydoras-pygmy-corydoras-pygmaeus","provider":"Arcy Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}