Can kribensis live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Kribensis and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 75–79°Kribensis 75–80°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Kribensis 6–7.5Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Kribensis · 4 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

KribensisPygmy cory
Temperature75–80 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size4.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can kribensis live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Kribensis and pygmy corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both kribensis and pygmy corys?

75–79 °F. Kribensis need 75–80 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do kribensis and pygmy corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the kribensis. Add space for each extra fish.