Common Guppy and Bronze Corydoras: can they live together?

Verdict:compatible

  • Behaviour: compatible
  • Water: ranges overlap

Why

Both fish are peaceful and use different layers: guppies stay near the surface, corydoras near the bottom. The water matches: pH 7–8, hardness 10–18 dGH, so these fish are compatible.

Water and size

Water and size
ParameterCommon GuppyBronze CorydorasShared range
Temperature17 – 28 °C (63 – 82 °F)21 – 27 °C (70 – 81 °F)
21 – 27 °C (70 – 81 °F) ranges overlap
Water pH7 – 8.56 – 8
7 – 8 ranges overlap
Water dH10 – 305 – 18
10 – 18 ranges overlap
Size in aquarium3 – 6 cm (1.2 – 2.4 in)7 cm (2.8 in)
Required aquarium volumefrom 40 L (11 gal)from 70 L (18 gal)
KeepingMixed (solitary / pair / group)Small group (5–6 individuals)
TemperamentPeaceful (regular)Peaceful (regular)
Swimming levelnear the surfacenear the bottom

This is a general estimate: fish of the same species differ in character. Tank volume is given for each species separately — two species together need at least the larger of the two, and usually more.

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