Small Cories for a 10g tank?

[irishspy]

Hi all,

I've started looking for tankmates for the famed Rocky T. Betta. I've focused on Corydoras Habrosus (a type of pygmy cory) and actually found some in a store, today, but seeing how small they are in person makes me worried that Rocky might see them as snacks. (The reason I haven't bought shrimp for the tank, too.)

So, I thought Panda Cories might make a good substitute. If you have them, how big have they grown, in your experience? My reference book says two inches, but I thought I'd double-check here. I'd like a cory that stays between 1-2" and handles warmer water well. I'm aiming for a school of 6-8, depending on size.

Suggestions of other bottom-dweller species that might do well with a betta are welcome, too.

 

[vampie]

I've have a few Panda cories that I've had for about two years now, and the largest one is only 1.25" or so. I do believe they prefer slightly cooler temperatures, but I can be wrong.

 

[OhNo123]

6 adult panda cories might be too much for a 10g. Hasbrosus Cories would do fine in a 10g, but with a betta might be a bad idea. I had a 5g with some hasbrosus cories and a betta.The first thing the betta did upon arriving in the tank was to chase the cories all over the tank.

 

[irishspy]

The first thing the betta did upon arriving in the tank was to chase the cories all over the tank.

That's what I'm afraid of. The habrosus are about 1/3rd his size....