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Compatibility brief

Can Corydoras Catfish live with Emerald catfish (Brochis)?

VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Corydoras Catfish and Emerald catfish (Brochis): 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

120L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 120L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C2226°C shared
Corydoras CatfishEmerald catfish (Brochis)Shared window
pH
Range67.2 shared
Corydoras CatfishEmerald catfish (Brochis)Shared window

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 Corydoras Catfish and Emerald catfish (Brochis) 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.

  • Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • Emerald catfish (Brochis) should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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  • 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. Corydoras splendens

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

  • FishBase. Corydoras splendens

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

  • Wikipedia. Corydoras splendens

    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 + Emerald catfish (Brochis)

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.