Compatibility brief
Can Corydoras Catfish live with Malaysian Trumpet Snail?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
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).
Assessment details
Known compatible pairing
Classic community staple pairing. One honest caveat: 'Corydoras' in shops spans many species with different temperature bands — confirm which cory you are buying, then this pairing is as safe as community fishkeeping gets.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
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.
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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.
- 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. Melanoides tuberculata
Primary: species page covering range, livebearing reproduction, and substrate aeration behaviour.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Trumpet Snails in Planted Tanks
Secondary: retailer write-up on the population-vs-feeding cycle and benefits in planted substrates.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Corydoras Catfish + Malaysian Trumpet Snail
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: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Malaysian Trumpet Snail): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.