Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Electric Yellow Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Corydoras Catfish needs 6.0–7.5, Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–82°F | 75–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
Corydoras catfish are beloved bottom-dwelling community fish known for their adorable whiskered faces and playful schooling behavior. With over 160 described species, corys come in many varieties including bronze, albino, panda, pygmy, and sterbai. They are peaceful, hardy, and help keep the substrate clean.
Full care guide →Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
intermediatesemi-aggressive30+ gal
The Electric Yellow Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 4 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Corydoras Catfish:
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
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