Can kissing gouramis live with pygmy corys?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Kissing gouramis and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a kissing gourami can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Kissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Pygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outAt 10 inches a kissing gourami can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Kissing gourami	Pygmy cory
Temperature	72–82 °F	72–79 °F
pH	6–8	6–7.5
Adult size	10.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for kissing gouramis

All kissing gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for pygmy corys

All pygmy cory tank mates

Questions

Can kissing gouramis live with pygmy corys?

Yes, with care. Kissing gouramis and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a kissing gourami can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both kissing gouramis and pygmy corys?

72–79 °F. Kissing gouramis need 72–82 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do kissing gouramis and pygmy corys need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the kissing gourami. Add space for each extra fish.