Can Pygmy Cory live with Thai Micro Pom Pom Crab?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Pygmy CoryThai Micro Pom Pom Crab
Temperature72–79°F72–79°F
pH6–7.57–7.8
Hardness (GH)2–12 dGH5–12 dGH
Adult size1"0.8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Min tank10 gal5 gal

Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.

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