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Corydoras (typical) tank mates

Corydoras spp.

Compare Corydoras (typical) with each species below—every card opens a dedicated guide with behavior notes, water parameters, risks, and a clear verdict so you can plan a calmer community tank.

The Peppered Corydoras: Corydoras paleatus

Pair compatibility guides

Every guide pairs Corydoras (typical) with one other species—behavior, water needs, and what often fails—so you can plan before stocking. 19 guides; open any card for the full article.

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The Amano Shrimp: Caridina multidentata

Corydoras (typical) & Amano shrimp

Caridina multidentataPair compatibility

Amano shrimp and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Angelfish: Pterophyllum scalare

Corydoras (typical) & Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalarePair compatibility

Angelfish and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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Betta splendens: Siamese fighting fish

Corydoras (typical) & Betta

Betta splendensPair compatibility

Betta and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Often compatible in most home tanks.

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Bristlenose Catfish: Ancistrus sp.

Corydoras (typical) & Bristlenose pleco

Ancistrus spp.Pair compatibility

Bristlenose pleco and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Cardinal Tetra: Paracheirodon axelrodi

Corydoras (typical) & Cardinal tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodiPair compatibility

Cardinal tetra and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Cherry Shrimp: Neocaridina davidi

Corydoras (typical) & Cherry shrimp

Neocaridina davidiPair compatibility

Cherry shrimp and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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Large pleco (Hypostomus-type) representative for common pleco tank mates

Corydoras (typical) & Common pleco

Hypostomus plecostomusPair compatibility

Common pleco and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Discus: Symphysodon sp

Corydoras (typical) & Discus

Symphysodon spp.Pair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Discus: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.

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Goldfish

Corydoras (typical) & Goldfish

Carassius auratusPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Goldfish: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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Guppy

Corydoras (typical) & Guppy

Poecilia reticulataPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Guppy: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.

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Kuhli Loach: Pangio kuhlii

Corydoras (typical) & Kuhli loach

Pangio semicinctaPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Kuhli loach: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Molly: Poecilia sphenops

Corydoras (typical) & Molly

Poecilia sphenopsPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Molly: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.

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The Neon Tetra: Paracheirodon innesi

Corydoras (typical) & Neon tetra

Paracheirodon innesiPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Nerite Snail: Neritina sp

Corydoras (typical) & Nerite snail

Neritina spp.Pair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Nerite snail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Otocinclus Catfish: Otocinclus sp

Corydoras (typical) & Otocinclus

Otocinclus spp.Pair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Otocinclus: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Platy: Xiphophorus maculatus

Corydoras (typical) & Platy

Xiphophorus maculatusPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Platy: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.

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Ram cichlid (Mikrogeophagus)

Corydoras (typical) & Ram cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramireziPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Ram cichlid: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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The Swordtail: Xiphophorus hellerii

Corydoras (typical) & Swordtail

Xiphophorus helleriiPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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Zebra Danio: Danio rerio

Corydoras (typical) & Zebra danio

Danio rerioPair compatibility

Corydoras (typical) and Zebra danio: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.

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Chihiros
Dennerle
EHEIM
Fluval
Oase
Seachem
Tropica
Twinstar
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