Can Brazos Dwarf Crayfish live with Spotted Tail Cory?
Caution — with care
Why
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Spotted Tail Cory, especially at night.
- Almost no shared temperature: Brazos Dwarf Crayfish wants 65–75°F and Spotted Tail Cory wants 75–82°F, so only 75°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–75°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Brazos Dwarf Crayfish | Spotted Tail Cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 2–25 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 2.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser · An adjustable heater
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