Surinamensis Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras surinamensis
5 rated pairings from the Surinamensis Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Surinamensis 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 mid-water column without competing for bottom space
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Compatible bottom dwellers with identical water requirements and peaceful behavior
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that prefer similar warm, soft water conditions
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; ensure adequate space to prevent territorial disputes
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that share bottom habitat; corydoras generally ignore shrimp
Also recommended alongside Surinamensis Corydoras
Species whose own guides list Surinamensis Corydoras as a tank mate.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.