Can Tail Spot Pygmy Cory live with Panther Crab?
Not recommended
Why
- Panther Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Tail Spot Pygmy Cory, especially at night.
- No overlapping water hardness: Tail Spot Pygmy Cory wants 6–7.5 dGH but Panther Crab wants 8–15 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Tail Spot Pygmy Cory | Panther Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 8–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Predatory |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Tail Spot Pygmy Cory (to keep Panther Crab):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chili Rasbora — 0.7", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Ember Tetra — 0.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Panther Crab (to keep Tail Spot Pygmy Cory):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Giant Sulawesi Snail — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Tail Spot Pygmy Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Panther Crab: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Tail Spot Pygmy Cory · …with Panther Crab