Tailspot Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras caudimaculatus
5 rated pairings from the Tailspot Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Tailspot Corydoras needs at least 20 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
Small peaceful fish that occupy different water zones
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny community fish with similar peaceful temperament
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar bottom-dwelling algae eater with compatible care requirements
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares bottom habitat without conflict
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.