Compatibility brief
Can Corydoras Catfish live with Ghost Shrimp?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Corydoras Catfish + Ghost Shrimp: Temperament difference. Ghost Shrimp is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is peaceful. This can work with adequate space and hiding spots, but monitor for bullying. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
60L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).
Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) — can work with space, structure, and careful observation, but not a “drop and forget” mix.
Assessment details
Temperament difference
Top issueGhost Shrimp is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is peaceful. This can work with adequate space and hiding spots, but monitor for bullying.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Ghost Shrimp is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is…”
Temperament difference
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Corydoras Catfish can escape if harassed.
- •Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- •Ghost Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Corydoras Catfish can escape if harassed.
- →Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- →Ghost Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 5 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.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Ghost Shrimp Care
Primary: retailer care guide acknowledging the semi-aggressive behaviour and mixed-species trade name.
- Practical Fishkeeping. Ghost Shrimp Profile
Secondary: covers the predation risk against small fish and the trade-name ambiguity.
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Build the full stocking list with Corydoras Catfish + Ghost Shrimp
Plan further
Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. 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: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Ghost Shrimp): Based on typical aquarium care sources; trade names can be ambiguous, so details may vary between setups.