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Peppered Corydoras Tank Mates & Compatibility

Peppered Corydoras

Corydoras paleatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (0/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature18–24°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Peppered Corydoras 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 Peppered Corydoras to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Peppered Corydoras
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Peppered Corydoras & African Butterfly Cichlid

Corydoras paleatus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & African Butterfly Fish

Corydoras paleatus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & African Clawed Frog

Corydoras paleatus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & African Dwarf Frog

Corydoras paleatus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & African Jewel Cichlid

Corydoras paleatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & African Lungfish

Corydoras paleatus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & African Pipefish

Corydoras paleatus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Corydoras paleatus · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Amano Shrimp

Corydoras paleatus · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Amazon Leaf Fish

Corydoras paleatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Amazon Puffer

Corydoras paleatus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Apple Snail

Corydoras paleatus · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Arfak Rainbowfish

Corydoras paleatus · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Arrowhead Puffer

Corydoras paleatus · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Arulius Barb

Corydoras paleatus · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Asher Cory

Corydoras paleatus · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Asian Arowana

Corydoras paleatus · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Corydoras paleatus · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Assassin Snail

Corydoras paleatus · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Corydoras paleatus · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Australian Pearl Arowana

Corydoras paleatus · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Peppered Corydoras & Australian Smelt

Corydoras paleatus · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Corydoras paleatus · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Peppered Corydoras & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Corydoras paleatus · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Peppered Corydoras: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive