{"product_id":"pygmy-corydora-each-20mm","title":"Pygmy Corydora Each - 20mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePygmy Corydora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corydora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pygmy Corydora is a charming and highly sought-after nano catfish, loved for its peaceful nature and active schooling behaviour. Unlike many other Corydoras species, Pygmy Corydoras spend time swimming throughout the middle and lower levels of the aquarium, adding constant movement and interest to planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small size and gentle temperament make them an excellent choice for nano aquariums and peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish are sold individually (per fish).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for nano and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive schooling behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps consume leftover food from the substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for beginner and experienced aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in groups of six or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent size may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult size: Approximately 2.5–3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 22–26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia \u0026amp; Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate: Below 20 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corydoras are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality sinking pellets and wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro granules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive foods for optimal health and conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corydoras are best kept with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful nano fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing them with large or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planted aquarium with fine sand or smooth gravel is recommended to protect their sensitive barbels. Provide plenty of plants, driftwood, and hiding places. As schooling fish, they should be kept in groups of at least six individuals, with larger groups encouraged for natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish are sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corydoras are social fish and are recommended to be kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are for illustration purposes only and represent the appearance of fully grown adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs are intended to show what the fish will look like as adults. Juvenile fish may have less developed markings and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to stock availability, we may occasionally supply juvenile specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll live fish should be introduced to a fully cycled aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclimate livestock slowly to minimise stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Aquatic Pets SA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Aquatic Pets SA, we are passionate about supplying healthy, quality livestock and providing exceptional customer service. Every fish is carefully selected and cared for to ensure you receive thriving aquatic pets for your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44172094439467,"sku":"APSA0017","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/PygmyCorydora.jpg?v=1780925023","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/pygmy-corydora-each-20mm","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}