🐟 Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus)
Freshwater Catfish • Nano Bottom-Dweller • Peaceful Schooling • Cleanup Crew
 
📋 The Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) is a true nano catfish known for its silver body with a bold lateral stripe and unusually active midwater shoaling behavior. Unlike larger cories that hug the substrate, pygmies often glide in groups through the midwater before resting on fine sand.
Perfect for planted nano and community aquariums, they thrive in soft, clean water with gentle flow and abundant microhabitats. Keep them in groups of 8+ to see natural schooling, confidence, and constant foraging.
Their tiny size and peaceful nature make them excellent companions for small tetras, rasboras, and shrimp, provided food reaches the bottom.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ True Nano Cory: Stays tiny—ideal for compact aquascapes
⚪ Midwater Shoaler: Unique behavior among Corydoras
📏 Sand-Safe Forager: Prefers fine substrate for barbels
✅ Captive-Bred Availability: Consistent, hardy stock
🐟 Great Community Fit: Peaceful with small tankmates