{"product_id":"pygmy-corydora","title":"Pygmy Corydora","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Pygmy Corydoras\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pygmy Corydoras is one of the smallest Corydoras species, making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003enano and community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a subtle silver body with a dark horizontal stripe and an active, endearing personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many larger Corydoras, Pygmy Corydoras frequently spend time \u003cstrong\u003emidwater as well as along the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, often schooling together in groups. Their peaceful nature makes them ideal companions for other small, community-friendly fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey should be kept in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups allowing them to display more confident and natural behaviour. Fine sand or smooth substrate is preferred to protect their delicate barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pygmy Corydoras \/ Pygmy Cory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Callichthyidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Bottom Dweller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5–3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–27°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nano, Community and Planted Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Pygmy Corydoras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003every peaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and are ideal for aquariums containing other small, non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Pygmy Corydoras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a group of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, although a larger group is even better. They become much more confident and active when kept in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Pygmy Corydoras get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey remain very small, reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate is best for Pygmy Corydoras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine sand or smooth, rounded substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal. Avoid sharp gravel that can damage their sensitive barbels and mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Pygmy Corydoras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey accept sinking foods such as \u003cstrong\u003emicro pellets and Corydoras wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with frozen or live foods including baby brine shrimp and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Pygmy Corydoras suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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