Can white cloud minnows live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
No

No. White cloud minnows and pygmy corys should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); pygmy corys need 72–79°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

White cloud minnowWhite cloud minnow60–72°F · pH 6–8 Pygmy coryPygmy cory72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72°White cloud minnow 60–72°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5White cloud minnow 6–8Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

White cloud minnow · 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

White cloud minnowPygmy cory
Temperature60–72 °F72–79 °F
pH6–86–7.5
Adult size1.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for white cloud minnows

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Better tank mates for pygmy corys

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Questions

Can white cloud minnows live with pygmy corys?

No. White cloud minnows and pygmy corys should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); pygmy corys need 72–79°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.

What temperature suits both white cloud minnows and pygmy corys?

72–72 °F. White cloud minnows need 60–72 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do white cloud minnows and pygmy corys need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the white cloud minnow. Add space for each extra fish.