Macropterus Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras macropterus
6 rated pairings from the Macropterus Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Macropterus Corydoras needs at least 20 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 peaceful temperament and bottom-dwelling habits; compatible water parameters
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete for bottom space
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with identical water temperature preferences (68–75°F)
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful and compatible; prefers slightly warmer water but tolerates cooler ranges
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share bottom-dwelling habits without competing for food
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal algae-eater with similar peaceful temperament; minimal territorial conflict
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