Can angelfish live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and pygmy corys should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Pygmy coryPygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Angelfish 76–84°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 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

AngelfishPygmy cory
Temperature76–84 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with pygmy corys?

No. Angelfish and pygmy corys should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.

What temperature suits both angelfish and pygmy corys?

76–79 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and pygmy corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.