Can assassin snails live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, assassin snails and pygmy corys can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Assassin snailAssassin snail75–80°F · pH 7–8 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: 75–79°Assassin snail 75–80°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Assassin snail 7–8Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Assassin snail · 1 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

Assassin snailPygmy cory
Temperature75–80 °F72–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size1.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can assassin snails live with pygmy corys?

Yes, assassin snails and pygmy corys can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both assassin snails and pygmy corys?

75–79 °F. Assassin snails need 75–80 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do assassin snails and pygmy corys need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the pygmy cory. Add space for each extra fish.