Skunk Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras arcuatus
6 rated pairings from the Skunk Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Skunk 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 parameters and peaceful temperament; occupy different water zones
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible bottom-dwellers with identical soft, acidic water requirements
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Schooling fish with compatible water needs and peaceful demeanor
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful detritivore that shares bottom zone without competing for food
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller; prefers slightly warmer temps but overlap is acceptable
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares bottom habitat; may predate on very young shrimp
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.