Can Panda Cory live with Electric Blue Crayfish?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Panda Cory, especially at night.
Side-by-side
| Panda Cory | Electric Blue Crayfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–77°F | 65–77°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–12 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Panda Cory (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep Panda 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
- Panda 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 Panda Cory · …with Electric Blue Crayfish