Can German Blue Ram Live With Pygmy Corydoras?
German Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 78–79°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | German Blue Ram | Pygmy Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 78–86°F | 72–79°F | 78–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for German Blue Ram + Pygmy Corydoras
To keep German Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Pygmy Corydoras should be kept in a school of 10+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
German blue rams are one of the most beautiful dwarf cichlids, with iridescent blue and gold coloration, a distinctive black spot, and red-highlighted fins. Despite being cichlids, they are remarkably peaceful and make excellent centerpiece fish for planted community tanks. They do require warm, soft water and are more sensitive than typical community fish.
Full care guide →Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
Pygmy corydoras are tiny, adorable catfish that max out at just 1 inch. Unlike other corys that stay on the bottom, pygmy corys are unique in that they frequently swim in the mid-water column, hovering in groups like tiny helicopters. They are perfect for nano tanks and shrimp tanks, and their micro-schooling behavior is endlessly entertaining.
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