Can ghost shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, ghost shrimp and pygmy corys can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Ghost shrimpGhost shrimp65–82°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: 72–79°Ghost shrimp 65–82°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Ghost shrimp 7–8Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ghost shrimp · 1.5 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

Ghost shrimpPygmy cory
Temperature65–82 °F72–79 °F
pH7–86–7.5
Adult size1.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for ghost shrimp

All ghost shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for pygmy corys

All pygmy cory tank mates

Questions

Can ghost shrimp live with pygmy corys?

Yes, ghost shrimp and pygmy corys can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and pygmy corys?

72–79 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

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

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