Compatibility brief
Can Cardinal Tetra live with Sterba's Corydoras?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: high
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
100L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Compatible temperaments
Both Cardinal Tetra and Sterba's Corydoras share a peaceful temperament.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Cardinal Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- •Sterba's Corydoras should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- Seriously Fish. Paracheirodon axelrodi
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Paracheirodon axelrodi
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Paracheirodon axelrodi
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Wikipedia. Paracheirodon axelrodi (cardinal tetra)
Encyclopaedia overview; use specialist aquarium sources for your stock's real temperature/pH/footprint needs.
- Seriously Fish. Corydoras sterbai
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Corydoras sterbai
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Corydoras sterbai
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 Cardinal Tetra + Sterba's Corydoras
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.