Corydoras pygmaeus

🌱 Pygmy Cory — The Tiny Tank Patrol With Big Energy

Meet the Pygmy Cory, the Shed’s smallest, busiest, most lovable cleanup crew. These micro catfish don’t just exist in your tank — they animate it. A tight little squad of silver‑and‑charcoal bullets zipping between plants, perching on leaves like tiny birds, and cruising the mid‑water like they own the place.

⭐ Why They Hit Different

• Micro size, mega personality — perfect for nano tanks or as a lively accent school in larger setups.

• Peaceful, social, nonstop movement — they thrive in groups and look best in 8–12+ packs.

• Leaf‑perchers & shoal‑dancers — they don’t behave like any other Cory; they’re their own vibe.

• Shed‑raised confidence — steady eaters, clean bellies, and fully settled before they ever leave Cape Coral.

🐟 The Shed Standard

These Pygmy Corys come from a local South Florida breeder who just joined the Uncle Joe’s team — a small‑batch, detail‑obsessed fish nerd who matches our standards for slow growth, clean water, and zero shortcuts. Every group is raised with real plants, real structure, and real community so they arrive bold, stable, and ready to thrive.

🎨 The Look

A sleek silver body with a bold lateral stripe, reflective flashes when they turn, and that classic Cory face that makes everyone smile. They’re tiny — but they show up.

💧 Perfect For

Nano tanks, planted tanks, peaceful community setups, shrimp tanks, and anyone who wants a tank that feels alive.