Can Spotted Tail Cory live with Yellow King Kong Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Spotted Tail Cory wants 75–82°F but Yellow King Kong Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
- Spotted Tail Cory is much larger than Yellow King Kong Shrimp but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
- Spotted Tail Cory will eat Yellow King Kong Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Side-by-side
| Spotted Tail Cory | Yellow King Kong Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6–7 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–25 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.2" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 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: An adjustable heater · A larger tank
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