Sychri Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras sychri
5 rated pairings from the Sychri Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Sychri Corydoras needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and preference for soft acidic water make them ideal companions
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water swimmers that won't compete for bottom space or disturb the substrate
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Panda Tetra
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with compatible water parameter requirements
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small invertebrates that occupy similar ecological niches without aggression toward corydoras
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.