Can Tiger Barb Live With Panda Corydoras?
Tiger Barb and Panda Corydoras may coexist with careful monitoring, adequate space, and hiding spots.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Tiger Barb | Panda Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82°F | 68–77°F | 74–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Tiger Barb + Panda Corydoras
To keep Tiger Barb and Panda Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Tiger Barb should be kept in a school of 8+. Panda Corydoras should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
Tiger barbs are energetic, boldly-striped schooling fish that add constant motion and personality to aquariums. Their orange body with four distinctive black vertical stripes is instantly recognizable. They are notorious fin nippers when kept in small groups, but this behavior is easily managed by keeping 8+ together in a spacious tank.
Full care guide →Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
The Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
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