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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Bearded Cory & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Scleromystax barbatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Checker Barb

Scleromystax barbatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Checkerboard Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chequered Rainbowfish

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Cherry Barb

Scleromystax barbatus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Cherry Shrimp

Scleromystax barbatus · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Scleromystax barbatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chili Rasbora

Scleromystax barbatus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Scleromystax barbatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Scleromystax barbatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chipokae Mbuna

Scleromystax barbatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Chocolate Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chocolate Gourami

Scleromystax barbatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Scleromystax barbatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Christmas Fulu

Scleromystax barbatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Chuco Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Chuco godmanni

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Scleromystax barbatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Clown Killifish

Scleromystax barbatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Clown Knifefish

Scleromystax barbatus · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Clown Loach

Scleromystax barbatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Clown Pleco (L104)

Scleromystax barbatus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Bearded Cory: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Bearded Cory & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Scleromystax barbatus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Bearded Cory & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Scleromystax barbatus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Not Recommended
Bearded Cory: PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive