Panda Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras panda
6 rated pairings from the Panda Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Panda 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
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish with matching water requirements and peaceful community temperament
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; slightly warmer preference but overlaps in range
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares bottom zone; may be preyed upon if very small
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid with compatible water parameters and non-aggressive behavior
Also recommended alongside Panda Corydoras
Species whose own guides list Panda Corydoras as a tank mate.
Peaceful Betta
Betta imbellis
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Barbatus Corydoras
Corydoras barbatus
30 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Chocolate Gourami
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Fire Rasbora
Rasboroides vaterifloris
15 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Samurai Gourami
Sphaerichthys vaillanti
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Sumo Loach
Schistura balteata
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Three-stripe Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma trifasciata
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Trifasciata Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma trifasciata
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Tukano Corydoras
Corydoras tukano
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
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