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Bearded Cory Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bearded Cory

Scleromystax barbatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size9 cm
Temperature16–23°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Bearded Cory & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Maingano Mbuna

Scleromystax barbatus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Maison Reef Peacock

Scleromystax barbatus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Malawi Eyebiter

Scleromystax barbatus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Malawi Gar

Scleromystax barbatus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Malawi Hawk

Scleromystax barbatus · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Malaya Shrimp

Scleromystax barbatus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Marble Goby

Scleromystax barbatus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Marbled Bichir

Scleromystax barbatus · Polypterus polli

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Marbled Hatchetfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Marbled Whiptail

Scleromystax barbatus · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Marlier's Julie

Scleromystax barbatus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Scleromystax barbatus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Mayan Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Mbu Puffer

Scleromystax barbatus · Tetraodon mbu

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Melon Barb

Scleromystax barbatus · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Scleromystax barbatus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Midas Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Midnight Catfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Scleromystax barbatus · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Misool Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful