Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Kuhli Loach?
Corydoras Catfish and Kuhli Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–79°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Corydoras Catfish | Kuhli Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 73–86°F | 73–79°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 5.5–7 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 4" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 15 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Corydoras Catfish + Kuhli Loach
To keep Corydoras Catfish and Kuhli Loach together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a school of 6+. Kuhli Loach should be kept in a school of 6+. 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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Pangio kuhlii
Kuhli loaches are eel-shaped, nocturnal bottom dwellers with striking black and orange/yellow banding. They are shy, peaceful, and love to burrow in sand and hide in tight spaces during the day. Despite their snake-like appearance, they are completely harmless community fish that become much more active and visible when kept in groups.
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