Schwartzi Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras schwartzi
6 rated pairings from the Schwartzi Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Schwartzi Corydoras needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameter requirements and peaceful temperament; occupy mid-water column while corydoras stay on bottom
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible bottom dweller with identical soft, acidic water preferences and peaceful behavior
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that thrive in soft, acidic planted tanks alongside corydoras
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Provides shelter and foraging surfaces; helps establish natural planted tank environment preferred by this species
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful dwarf cichlid with overlapping water parameters; may occasionally chase corydoras but rarely cause harm
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares bottom-dwelling niche; ensure adequate hiding places for shrimp safety
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.