Compatibility brief
Can Adolfoi cory live with Bala / silver shark?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
500L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 500L (larger active fish often want more length).
Adolfoi cory is small enough to tempt Bala / silver shark, but its armour and spines put most fish off. Expect some harassment rather than predation — give it cover and keep an eye on it.
Assessment details
Compatible temperaments
Both Adolfoi cory and Bala / silver shark share a peaceful temperament.
Bala / silver shark may harass Adolfoi cory
Top issueAdolfoi cory is small enough to tempt Bala / silver shark, but its armoured, spined body deters most opportunistic predators. Monitor closely and provide cover.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Bala / silver shark may harass Adolfoi cory”
Bala / silver shark may harass Adolfoi cory
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Adolfoi cory should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- •Bala / silver shark should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
- •Bala / silver shark reaches ~35cm: tank length and turning room matter more than the litre number. A tall, short tank of the same volume is not equivalent.
- Seriously Fish. Corydoras adolfoi
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Corydoras adolfoi
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Corydoras adolfoi
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
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Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.