Can Bronze Cory live with Chocolate Shrimp?
Light caution
Why
- Bronze Cory leaves adult Chocolate Shrimp alone but eats the babies — the colony survives with plenty of cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 74–79°F and pH 7.5–8 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Bronze Cory | Chocolate Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 74–80°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–15 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.75" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 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.
Where to buy
- Bronze Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate 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 Bronze Cory · …with Chocolate Shrimp