{"product_id":"pygmy-corydora","title":"Pygmy corydora","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePygmy Corydora (Corydoras pygmaeus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tiny, peaceful South American catfish and an excellent choice for planted and nano community aquariums. Unlike many larger Corydoras that spend most of their time on the substrate, Pygmy Corydoras frequently swim in the middle levels of the aquarium, particularly when kept in a good-sized group.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a slender silver-grey body with a distinctive dark horizontal stripe running from the snout towards the tail. Their small size and gentle, active behaviour make them particularly appealing in aquascaped tanks. They are highly social and should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, although groups of 10 or more will generally display more confident and natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with gentle filtration, plenty of plants and areas of open swimming space is ideal. A fine sand substrate is strongly recommended, allowing them to forage naturally without damaging their delicate barbels. As with other Corydoras, they occasionally dart to the surface to gulp atmospheric air, which is completely normal behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum adult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful and social; best kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty of care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred pH of water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of breeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg layer; females deposit adhesive eggs on plants, glass and other aquarium surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePygmy Corydoras are omnivorous and should be offered a varied diet of appropriately sized sinking foods. Quality micro-pellets and small sinking wafers can form the staple diet, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, cyclops and finely sized bloodworm. They should not be expected to survive solely on leftover food from other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small, peaceful species such as small tetras, rasboras and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large, aggressive or highly boisterous fish that may intimidate or prey upon these diminutive catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art's Fish Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52271275540776,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2342\/6088\/files\/Pygmy_Corydoras_2e9b76ba-d62a-4c93-8e6b-ea0a87dc2d70.jpg?v=1786885812","url":"https:\/\/www.artsfishroom.co.za\/products\/pygmy-corydora","provider":"Art's Fish Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}