Salt & Pepper Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras habrosus
5 rated pairings from the Salt & Pepper Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Salt & Pepper Corydoras needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameters and peaceful temperament; corydoras won't predate on adult shrimp
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish with identical water requirements; occupy different tank zones
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful nature; both are bottom feeders with complementary diets
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp that won't be harmed; excellent algae control companion
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
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