Can Elegant Cory live with Thai Devil Crab?
Not recommended
Why
- Thai Devil Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Elegant Cory, especially at night.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5–7.5.
Side-by-side
| Elegant Cory | Thai Devil Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–25 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Elegant Cory (to keep Thai Devil Crab):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful
Instead of Thai Devil Crab (to keep Elegant Cory):
- Thai Micro Pom Pom Crab — 0.8", peaceful
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive
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