Laser Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras sp. 'CW010'
6 rated pairings from the Laser Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Laser 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 schooling fish that occupy mid-water column and share identical water parameter preferences
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that won't be uprooted by foraging corydoras and thrives in soft, acidic water
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Panda Tetra
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful community fish with compatible temperature and pH requirements
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share soft water preferences; may occasionally be eaten if very small
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp that are safe from predation and help maintain substrate cleanliness alongside corydoras
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.