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Compatibility brief

Can Corydoras Catfish live with Neon Tetra?

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras spp. (page covers the common trade group)

peaceful~6cm
Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

peaceful~4cm
VerdictGOOD

Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.

Often workable pairing. Both are peaceful, prefer soft slightly acidic water, and occupy different tank zones.

Compatibility score

100/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

60L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C20–26°C shared
Corydoras CatfishNeon TetraShared window
pH
Range6–7 shared
Corydoras CatfishNeon TetraShared window

Assessment details

  1. Known compatible pairing

    Excellent pairing. Both are peaceful, prefer soft slightly acidic water, and occupy different tank zones.

  2. Compatible temperaments

    Both Corydoras Catfish and Neon Tetra share a peaceful temperament.

  3. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

  4. 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.

“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.
  • •Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.

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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.

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Corydoras Catfish + Neon Tetra — common questions

Can Corydoras Catfish live with Neon Tetra?
Usually, yes. The pairing resolves GOOD in Fishori's checks for a tank of about 60 litres or more with the shared water windows shown on this page. Individual fish still vary, so watch the first weeks closely.
What tank size do you need for Corydoras Catfish and Neon Tetra together?
Plan around 60 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Data or identification limits. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour. Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.