Albino Pygmy Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras pygmaeus
6 rated pairings from the Albino Pygmy Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Albino Pygmy Corydoras needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and identical water parameter requirements make them ideal companions
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, gentle schooling fish that thrive in the same warm, slightly acidic conditions
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Low-growing plant provides shelter and natural foraging substrate for pygmy corydoras
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that occupy different ecological niches and won't compete for food
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful nature; both are bottom-dwellers but occupy different feeding niches
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful scavengers that help maintain tank cleanliness without competing for food
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