Can Blue Bolt Shrimp live with Tail Spot Pygmy Cory?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Blue Bolt Shrimp wants 2–5 dGH but Tail Spot Pygmy Cory wants 6–7.5 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.6.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–74°F and pH 6.5–6.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Blue Bolt Shrimp | Tail Spot Pygmy Cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.6 | 6.5–7.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–5 dGH | 6–7.5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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