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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Bronze corydoras live with Corydoras Catfish?

VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Bronze corydoras and Corydoras Catfish: Identification or trade-name ambiguity for at least one side, so this is a cautious read, not a green light. Plan for adult sizes, a stable shared water window, and individual behaviour; verify against a second reference you trust.

Compatibility score

65/100

Profile confidence: low

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

100L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C2026°C shared
Bronze corydorasCorydoras CatfishShared window
pH
Range67.5 shared
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Assessment details

  1. Data or identification limits

    Top issue

    At least one fish has common trade or ID ambiguity, so the numbers here may not match the individual in the shop.

  2. Compatible temperaments

    Both Bronze corydoras and Corydoras Catfish share a peaceful temperament.

  3. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

At least one fish has common trade or ID ambiguity, so the…

Data or identification limits

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • Bronze corydoras should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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  • Seriously Fish. Corydoras aeneus

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Corydoras aeneus

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Corydoras aeneus

    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. Corydoras paleatus

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Corydoras paleatus

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Corydoras paleatus

    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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Build the full stocking list with Bronze corydoras + Corydoras Catfish

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. At least one species here has common trade-name ambiguity.