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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+
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Bearded Cory & Alligator Pleco

Scleromystax barbatus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Altifrons Eartheater

Scleromystax barbatus · Geophagus altifrons

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Altolamprologus Calvus

Scleromystax barbatus · Altolamprologus calvus

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Scleromystax barbatus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Altum Angel

Scleromystax barbatus · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Amano Shrimp

Scleromystax barbatus · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Amazon Leaf Fish

Scleromystax barbatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Amazon Puffer

Scleromystax barbatus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & American Grass Shrimp

Scleromystax barbatus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Scleromystax barbatus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Angelicus Botia

Scleromystax barbatus · Botia kubotai

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Angelicus Pleco L073

Scleromystax barbatus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Angfa Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanotaenia angfa

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Antennae Stingray

Scleromystax barbatus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Mamoré

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Parrot

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Apistogramma atahualpa

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful