Can Emerald Cory (Brochis) live with Mischling / Taiwan Bee?
Light caution
Why
- Emerald Cory (Brochis) is much larger than Mischling / Taiwan Bee but is not a shrimp hunter — it may take a shrimplet or clean up a moult. Adults are safe with cover.
- Emerald Cory (Brochis) will eat Mischling / Taiwan Bee shrimplets. The colony still grows if there is moss or another dense hiding place for the babies.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–74°F and pH 6–6.6 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Emerald Cory (Brochis) | Mischling / Taiwan Bee | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6–7.8 | 5.8–6.6 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–15 dGH | 2–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 3" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 29 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 29 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.
Sort it with: A larger tank
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