Narcissus Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras narcissus
6 rated pairings from the Narcissus Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Narcissus 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 bottom-dweller, compatible water parameters
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmer, prefers soft acidic water like corydoras
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish, thrives in soft acidic water, non-aggressive
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid, similar temperature preference, bottom-dwelling compatible
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small invertebrate, peaceful, benefits from similar soft water conditions
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp less likely to be eaten, peaceful algae grazer, compatible parameters
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.