Bandit Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras metae
6 rated pairings from the Bandit Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bandit Corydoras needs at least 15 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 water parameter requirements and peaceful temperament; occupy different water zones
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Prefer soft, acidic water and peaceful community settings; compatible schooling behavior
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Both bottom-dwellers with similar water needs; peaceful and non-competitive for food
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Thrive in soft water; minimal competition; corydoras may occasionally eat shrimplets
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller; prefers similar soft, slightly acidic conditions
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller with overlapping water requirements; generally non-aggressive
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