Can Bronze Cory live with Electric Blue Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Bronze Cory, especially at night.
Side-by-side
| Bronze Cory | Electric Blue Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–15 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.75" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Bronze Cory (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Skirt Tetra — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep Bronze Cory):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Bronze Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Electric Blue Crayfish: 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 Bronze Cory · …with Electric Blue Crayfish