Venezuelan Corydoras tank mates
Corydoras venezuelanus
6 rated pairings from the Venezuelan Corydoras care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Venezuelan 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 mid-water column without competing for bottom space
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that share bottom habitat; compatible water requirements and non-aggressive behavior
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with identical water parameter needs; active mid-water swimmers that don't interfere with corydoras
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates that occupy similar bottom zones; help maintain substrate cleanliness alongside corydoras
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful and compatible with corydoras; prefers slightly warmer water but tolerates the 23-28°C range
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful detritivores that complement corydoras' cleaning behavior without competing for food
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