Can paradise fish live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Paradise fish and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8 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°Paradise fish 61–79°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Paradise fish 6–8Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Paradise fish · 3.5 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

Paradise fishPygmy cory
Temperature61–79 °F72–79 °F
pH6–86–7.5
Adult size3.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupOne per tankGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can paradise fish live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Paradise fish and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and pygmy corys?

72–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and pygmy corys need together?

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