Can Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid live with Pygmy Corydoras?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: No, this pairing should usually be avoided. We evaluated Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid and Pygmy Corydoras for 2 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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No, avoid this pairing

Data confidence: high

predator_prey_riskPygmy Corydoras is prey-sized compared with adult Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid.
aggression_riskBottom dwellers and snails may work only with space, cover, and monitoring because this hybrid cichlid can claim territory near the bottom.

Verified sources: Convict cichlid overview | Parrot cichlid hybrid overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.