Can flowerhorns live with pygmy corys?
Verdict
No
No. Flowerhorns and pygmy corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, pygmy corys need 72–79°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, pygmy corys need 72–79°F.
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful pygmy corys.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for pygmy corys.
What works
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Pygmy cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | One per tank | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for pygmy corys
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with pygmy corys?
No. Flowerhorns and pygmy corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, pygmy corys need 72–79°F.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and pygmy corys?
None. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F and pygmy corys need 72–79 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do flowerhorns and pygmy corys need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.