Can Bronze Corydoras Live With Pearl Gourami?
Yes, bronze corydoras and pearl gouramis share a 30-gallon tank well, occupying different swimming levels with overlapping care requirements.
Why
- Bronze corydoras are bottom dwellers while pearl gouramis swim in the mid to upper levels, eliminating competition for territory.
- Bronze corydoras reach 2.5-3 inches and pearl gouramis reach 4.5 inches, a size gap that keeps the cory safe from predation.
- Both species tolerate temperatures from 77-79°F and pH from 6-8, a comfortable shared range within both their parameters.
- Both fish are peaceful and calm, so neither will stress the other out in a community setting.
What could go wrong
The pearl gourami may eat baby shrimp or very small invertebrates, but it will not bother the adult corydoras.
Gear for a shared tank
Sized for the 30 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
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 77-79°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.
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