Can Black Sail Cory live with Pinto Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping temperature: Black Sail Cory wants 75–82°F but Pinto Shrimp wants 68–74°F.
- Black Sail Cory is much larger than Pinto Shrimp but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
- Black Sail Cory will eat Pinto Shrimp shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Side-by-side
| Black Sail Cory | Pinto Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–10 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 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.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · A larger tank
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