Can bamboo shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bamboo shrimp and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°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°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bamboo shrimp · 3 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

Bamboo shrimpPygmy cory
Temperature72–82 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for pygmy corys

All pygmy cory tank mates

Questions

Can bamboo shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Bamboo shrimp and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both bamboo shrimp and pygmy corys?

72–79 °F. Bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

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

At least 20 gal, set by the bamboo shrimp. Add space for each extra fish.