Can sparkling gouramis live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Sparkling gouramis and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°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: 72–79°Sparkling gourami 72–82°Pygmy cory 72–79°
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

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 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

Sparkling gouramiPygmy cory
Temperature72–82 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size1.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with pygmy corys?

Yes. Sparkling gouramis and pygmy corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and pygmy corys?

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

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

At least 10 gal, set by the pygmy cory. Add space for each extra fish.