Adolfo's Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras adolfoi
6 rated pairings from the Adolfo's Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Adolfo's Corydoras needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and preference for soft acidic water make them ideal companions
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete for bottom space and tolerate soft acidic conditions
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Closely related species with similar care requirements and peaceful temperament; can be housed together
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Panda Tetra
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with compatible water parameter requirements
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small invertebrates that occupy different ecological niches and prefer similar soft water conditions
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.