Can zebra plecos live with pygmy corys?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 79°Zebra pleco 79–88°Pygmy cory 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5Pygmy cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 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

Zebra plecoPygmy cory
Temperature79–88 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.5 in1.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can zebra plecos live with pygmy corys?

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and pygmy corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and pygmy corys?

79–79 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do zebra plecos and pygmy corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.