Can Pygmy Cory live with Blue Gourami?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Gourami’s mouth is big enough to swallow Pygmy Cory (only 1" long) — it will be eaten.
- Blue Gourami is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Pygmy Cory — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Pygmy Cory | Blue Gourami | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–12 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pygmy Cory (to keep Blue Gourami):
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Wild-Type Betta — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Blue Gourami (to keep Pygmy Cory):
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- 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
Where to buy
- Pygmy Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Gourami: 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 Pygmy Cory · …with Blue Gourami