Can Tail Spot Pygmy Cory live with Fancy Guppy (Female trio)?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Tail Spot Pygmy Cory wants 6–7.5 dGH but Fancy Guppy (Female trio) wants 8–20 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 6.8–7.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Tail Spot Pygmy Cory | Fancy Guppy (Female trio) | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6.8–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 8–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 2.4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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