{"product_id":"pygmy-corydoras-catfish","title":"Pygmy Corydoras Catfish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePygmy Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e) is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea very small, peaceful freshwater catfish known for its schooling behavior and for often swimming in the mid-water regions of an aquarium\u003c\/mark\u003e, unlike most other bottom-dwelling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies. They are a popular choice for nano aquariums and community tanks due to their size and temperament.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ZhrUfb_e,ZhrUfb_f,ZhrUfb_g\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"c857a859-ac6e-4c92-895e-de9df55fb184\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=ZhrUfb_e_C5gNJc;class=ZhrUfb_e_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVuMX8ooeRAxUwMzQIHQ9FPEIQye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ZhrUfb_m,ZhrUfb_n,ZhrUfb_o\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"9f48b58e-3142-48f3-b569-7b0f05467e47\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=ZhrUfb_m_C5gNJc;class=ZhrUfb_m_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVuMX8ooeRAxUwMzQIHQ9FPEIQye0OegQIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey typically reach an adult size of only about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length, with females being slightly larger and rounder than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey have a sleek, silvery body with a distinctive solid black horizontal stripe running along their sides from snout to tail. They also possess a second, thinner black line along their lower side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePygmy Corydoras are highly social and thrive in groups of at least six, but preferably more (8-10+), as larger schools make them feel more secure and less shy. Their movement is often described as \"hovering\" or flitting around like small hummingbirds in the mid-water, adding dynamic movement to the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNative to the slow-moving inland waters and tributaries of the Amazon River basin in South America, they prefer a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and a soft, sandy substrate that protects their delicate barbels as they forage for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are omnivores that will eat most sinking foods, including high-quality sinking pellets, wafers, and a variety of live or frozen foods like daphnia, cyclops, and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ZhrUfb_15,ZhrUfb_16,ZhrUfb_17\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b78155b2-0e16-4715-a590-a383bfad3808\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=ZhrUfb_15_C5gNJc;class=ZhrUfb_15_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjVuMX8ooeRAxUwMzQIHQ9FPEIQye0OegQIAxAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTheir peaceful nature and small size make them an ideal companion for other non-aggressive, small fish species like neon tetras, chili rasboras, and even adult dwarf shrimp.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"ZhrUfb_1f,ZhrUfb_1g,ZhrUfb_1h\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799784014065,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/33558d459eed0bb9367af964c01aa33b.png?v=1772999823","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/pygmy-corydoras-catfish","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}