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Bandit Cory Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bandit Cory

Corydoras metae

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature22–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Bandit Cory fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Bandit Cory to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Bandit Cory & African Butterfly Cichlid

Corydoras metae · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bandit Cory & African Butterfly Fish

Corydoras metae · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Bandit Cory & African Clawed Frog

Corydoras metae · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Bandit Cory & African Dwarf Frog

Corydoras metae · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & African Jewel Cichlid

Corydoras metae · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bandit Cory & African Lungfish

Corydoras metae · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Bandit Cory & African Pipefish

Corydoras metae · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Corydoras metae · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Amano Shrimp

Corydoras metae · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Amazon Leaf Fish

Corydoras metae · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Amazon Puffer

Corydoras metae · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Apple Snail

Corydoras metae · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Arfak Rainbowfish

Corydoras metae · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Arrowhead Puffer

Corydoras metae · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Arulius Barb

Corydoras metae · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Asher Cory

Corydoras metae · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Asian Arowana

Corydoras metae · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Corydoras metae · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Assassin Snail

Corydoras metae · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Corydoras metae · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Australian Pearl Arowana

Corydoras metae · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Bandit Cory & Australian Smelt

Corydoras metae · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Corydoras metae · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bandit Cory: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bandit Cory & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Corydoras metae · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Bandit Cory: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive