Can Tail Spot Pygmy Cory live with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–7.5 dGH.
- Tail Spot Pygmy Cory leaves adult Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–75°F and pH 6.5–7.2 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Tail Spot Pygmy Cory | Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 6–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–7.5 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.2" |
| 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.
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Tail Spot Pygmy Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp: 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 Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp