Can amano shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Amano shrimp and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Pygmy coryPygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Amano shrimp 70–80°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Amano shrimp · 2 inPygmy cory · 1 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Amano shrimpPygmy cory
Temperature70–80 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

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Better tank mates for pygmy corys

All pygmy cory tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Amano shrimp and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and pygmy corys?

72–79 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and pygmy corys need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the amano shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.