Can severums live with pygmy corys?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Severums and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Severum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Pygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outAt 8 inches a severum can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 74–79°F.
pH 6–7 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

	Severum	Pygmy cory
Temperature	74–84 °F	72–79 °F
pH	6–7	6–7.5
Adult size	8.0 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 severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for pygmy corys

All pygmy cory tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with pygmy corys?

Yes, with care. Severums and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small pygmy cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both severums and pygmy corys?

74–79 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do severums and pygmy corys need together?

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