🐟 Corydoras Pygmaeus (Wild Caught) – The Tiny and Playful Pygmy Cory!

The Corydoras Pygmaeus, also known as the Pygmy Cory, is a delightful and highly active species, perfect for nano or community aquariums. These wild-caught specimens bring a unique touch of nature into your tank, displaying their characteristic silver body with a bold black stripe running horizontally down the length of their bodies. Known for their small size and shoaling behavior, Pygmy Corydoras are ideal for aquarists who enjoy watching playful and peaceful bottom dwellers. 🐟

Current Size: Small

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Corydoras pygmaeus
• Size at Maturity: Up to 1 inch
• Tank Size: Minimum of 10 gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful; best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, algae wafers, live/frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 72-78°F
• Compatibility: Ideal for peaceful community tanks or nano setups

  The Corydoras Pygmaeus thrives in well-planted aquariums with soft substrates, such as sand, that won’t harm their delicate barbels. These tiny Corys are known for their social and active behavior, often swimming mid-water in groups. Their peaceful nature makes them a perfect addition to nano tanks or larger community aquariums with other peaceful species. 🌿

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  Shipping Information 📦

  • We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to ensure your Corydoras Pygmaeus arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
  • Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
  • To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️

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    DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

    At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:

    • Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
    • Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.

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      Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

      If we're out of stock after you've placed your order, you have options:

      1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
      2. Wait Until It's Back in Stock – we'll notify you as soon as it is available.
      3. Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯

         Order your Wild Caught Corydoras Pygmaeus today and bring a playful and peaceful touch of nature to your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠