Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Endler's Livebearer?
Corydoras Catfish and Endler's Livebearer are compatible. Temperature overlap 72–79°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Endler's Livebearer | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–82°F | 72–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Catfish + Endler's Livebearer
To keep Corydoras Catfish and Endler's Livebearer together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras spp.
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.
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Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
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