Compatibility brief
Can Corydoras Catfish live with Denison's / red-line torpedo barb?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
250L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 250L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Data or identification limits
Top issueAt least one fish has common trade or ID ambiguity, so the numbers here may not match the individual in the shop.
Compatible temperaments
Both Corydoras Catfish and Denison's / red-line torpedo barb share a peaceful temperament.
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.
- •Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- •Denison's / red-line torpedo barb should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- 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.
- Seriously Fish. Sahyadria denisonii
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Sahyadria denisonii
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Sahyadria denisonii
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 Corydoras Catfish + Denison's / red-line torpedo barb
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.