Can Angelfish Live With Bronze Corydoras?
No, angelfish and bronze corydoras are not compatible because angelfish will eventually attack and eat corydoras.
Why
- Angelfish grow to 6 inches tall and are cichlids with predatory instincts that develop as they mature.
- Bronze corydoras grow to 2.5-3 inches and sit at the bottom, making them vulnerable when an angelfish matures.
- Angelfish often target corydoras specifically because they rest on the bottom and move slowly.
- The flattened body shape of corydoras resembles a tetra to an angelfish, triggering hunting behavior.
- Once an angelfish learns to hunt corydoras, losses continue until the tank is emptied of one species.
What could go wrong
Angelfish may attack corydoras at any time as they mature, and stressed corydoras will stop coming out to feed.
If you keep them in separate tanks
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AquaClear 70 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 30 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 200W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 76-79°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
Better pairings to consider
Angelfish pair well with larger tetras like Buenos Aires tetras or larger rasboras that swim in the mid-column. Corydoras do well with peaceful community fish like platies, mollies, or smaller tetras.
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