Can German Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras live together?

German Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

German Blue Ram vs Pygmy Corydoras

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Pygmy Corydoras

Corydoras pygmaeus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

2″

Adult size

1″

20gal

Min tank

10gal

78–85°F

Temperature

72–79°F

5.5–7

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

All

Compatibility notes

warnGerman Blue Ram and Pygmy Corydoras only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–79°F.

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