Tukano Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras tukano
6 rated pairings from the Tukano Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Tukano Corydoras needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water dweller compatible with soft, acidic blackwater conditions
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Thrives in identical water parameters and shares preference for blackwater biotope environments
Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible congener with overlapping habitat preferences and peaceful schooling behavior
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-feeder with similar water requirements; minimal competition for food
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller tolerant of soft, acidic conditions; minimal interaction with bottom-dwellers
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.