False Julii Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras trilineatus
6 rated pairings from the False Julii Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. False Julii 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 parameters and peaceful temperament; occupy different water zones
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible bottom-dweller with identical water requirements and peaceful behavior
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with overlapping temperature and pH preferences
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller; ensure adequate space and hiding spots
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible invertebrate; corydoras generally ignore shrimp but monitor for predation
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Both are bottom-dwellers; ensure sufficient territory and hiding spaces to prevent conflict
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