Can corydoras live with ghost shrimp?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, corydoras and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Corydoras 72–79°Ghost shrimp 65–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.8Corydoras 6–7.8Ghost shrimp 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inGhost shrimp · 1.5 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

CorydorasGhost shrimp
Temperature72–79 °F65–82 °F
pH6–7.87–8
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal5 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

All corydoras tank mates

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can corydoras live with ghost shrimp?

Yes, corydoras and ghost shrimp can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and ghost shrimp?

72–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and ghost shrimp need together?

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