Can Corydoras Catfish Live With Flowerhorn?

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras Catfish

Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn

Incompatible

Compatibility Score: 0/100

The Verdict

Temperature requirements don't overlap well (Corydoras Catfish: 72-79°F, Flowerhorn: 80-86°F)

Flowerhorn is aggressive and may harm the peaceful Corydoras Catfish

Large size difference - smaller fish may become prey

Tips for Success

  • Minimum recommended tank size: 75 gallons
  • These fish occupy different water levels, reducing territorial conflict

Side-by-Side Comparison

AttributeCorydoras CatfishFlowerhorn
Adult Size
2.5"12"
Temperature
72-79°F80-86°F
pH Range
6-87-8
Min Tank Size
20G75G
Temperamentpeacefulaggressive
Swim Levelbottommiddle
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Recommended Tank Size

75+ gallons

Minimum for keeping these fish together

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