Siamese Fighting FishBetta splendens
Bronze CorydorasCorydoras aeneus
Verdict:with caution
- Behaviour: with caution
- Water: ranges overlap
Why
The corydoras stays near the bottom and the Siamese fighting fish near the surface, and the corydoras does not look like a rival: it is plain, with no long fins. But whether the Siamese fighting fish tolerates tankmates depends on the individual. Corydoras need a group of 5–6 fish or more.
Water and size
| Parameter | Siamese Fighting Fish | Bronze Corydoras | Shared range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F) | 21 – 27 °C (70 – 81 °F) | 22 – 27 °C (72 – 81 °F) ranges overlap |
| Water pH | 6 – 8 | 6 – 8 | 6 – 8 ranges overlap |
| Water dH | 5 – 19 | 5 – 18 | 5 – 18 ranges overlap |
| Size in aquarium | 7 cm (2.8 in) | 7 cm (2.8 in) | |
| Required aquarium volume | from 40 L (11 gal) | from 70 L (18 gal) | |
| Keeping | Solitary | Small group (5–6 individuals) | |
| Temperament | Territorial (often aggressive) | Peaceful (regular) | |
| Swimming level | near the surface | near 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.
Other pairs with these fish
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Goldfish not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Angelfish not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Common Guppy not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Neon Tetra with caution
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Black Molly not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Common Platy not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Oscar Cichlid not recommended
- Goldfish + Bronze Corydoras with caution
- Angelfish + Bronze Corydoras with caution
- Common Guppy + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Neon Tetra + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Black Molly + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Common Platy + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Bronze Corydoras + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Bronze Corydoras + Oscar Cichlid not recommended