Tank mates
Best Corydoras Tank Mates: Compatible Species
Last updated: May 2026
Community snapshot
- Tank sizing baseline: ≥75 L for Bronze cory gangs plus schools
- Temperament cue: Peaceful benthic
- Water window: Wide tropical overlap
Maintain six-plus conspecifics before worrying about flashy centrepieces—barbel integrity tracks water cleanliness.
Compatible species
Fish to avoid
- Large jaguar-esque cichlids
- Bottom-aggressive territorial plecos competing for caves
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