Can siamese algae eaters live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Siamese algae eaters and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Pygmy coryPygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 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

Siamese algae eaterPygmy cory
Temperature75–79 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Siamese algae eaters and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and pygmy corys?

75–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and pygmy corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the siamese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.