{"product_id":"pygmaeus-corydoras","title":"Pygmaeus Corydoras","description":"\u003cp\u003ePygmaeus Corydoras—tiny, active bottom-dweller for nano and community tanks. Peaceful, social, and perfect for planted aquariums!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:69b2f7a7-abdc-4b31-b50a-3812bf5770bb-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d35f321-6e33-4b5b-bd62-178549629c30\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"567\"\u003ePygmaeus Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the smallest and most delightful bottom-dwellers you can add to a freshwater aquarium. These miniature catfish only reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e2.5-3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e fully grown, with females tending to be slightly larger and rounder in body shape. They have a silvery-white body with a thin, solid black stripe running from the snout all the way to the tail, sometimes accompanied by a lower faint stripe and darker shading along the top. When young, they display vertical stripes that fade as the horizontal stripe develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003ePeaceful, social, and always on the move, Pygmaeus Corys are happiest in groups. Keep at least 6-10 together so they feel secure and display their natural shoaling behaviour. They spend most time near the bottom, but unlike some Corydoras species, they often drift in the lower middle levels too, which adds life throughout the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eTo keep them healthy, aim for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eclean, stable water\u003c\/strong\u003e with gentle flow, soft to moderately hard water, temperature around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e22-26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (≈ 72-79 °F), and pH in the mildly acidic to neutral range. A fine sandy substrate protects their delicate barbels, and plants, driftwood or leaf litter provide hiding places and mimic their natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eTheir diet should be varied: fine sinking pellets, microfood, live or frozen treats like daphnia or brine shrimp, and occasional softer foods. Because of their small size, feeding should be in small amounts so they’re not outcompeted by faster eaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eWith good care, these little fish live about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e2-4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes more. They’re a lovely addition if you want gentle activity at the bottom of the tank and a species that complements other peaceful small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43689807478872,"sku":"CAC-PYG1.5","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0152\/3800\/files\/Pygmy-Cory.webp?v=1769235518","url":"https:\/\/aquariumhaven.com.au\/products\/pygmaeus-corydoras","provider":"Aquarium Haven \u0026 Brisbane Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}