Can Bronze Corydoras and Tiger Barbs Live Together?

Yes, usually. Bronze corydoras and tiger barbs like the same water: 70–81 °F (21–27 °C) and a pH of 6–7.5. Bronze corydoras spend their time on the bottom and tiger barbs in the middle, so they stay out of each other's way. Tiger barb can be pushy, so watch for chasing in the first week.

Verdict
Yes, usually
Shared temperature
70–81 °F21–27 °C
Shared pH
6–7.5
Smallest tank for both
55 gallon

Bronze Corydoras and Tiger Barbs, side by side

Bronze corydorasTiger barb
Adult size2.6 in6.5 cm2.8 in7 cm
Smallest tank20 gal76 L30 gal114 L
Keep6 or more8 or more
Temperature70–81 °F21–27 °C70–81 °F21–27 °C
pH6–86–7.5
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
SwimsOn the bottomIn the middle

What size tank do they need together?

Each row shows how many of each the tank carries comfortably when these are the only two kinds in it.

TankBronze corydorasTiger barb
5 gallonToo small for both
10 gallonToo small for both
20 gallon longToo small for both
29 gallonToo small for both
40 gallon breederToo small for both
55 gallon810
75 gallon1114
125 gallon1824

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How to make it work

  • Add the calmer, smaller fish first, and the tiger barb last.
  • Use plants, wood or rocks to break up the view across the tank. Fish that cannot see each other all day fight less.
  • Watch closely for the first week. Torn fins, hiding or a fish that stops eating mean it is not working.
  • Keep a spare tank or a divider ready, so you can separate them the same day.

Questions and answers

Can bronze corydoras and tiger barbs live in the same tank?

Yes, usually. Bronze corydoras and tiger barbs like the same water: 70–81 °F (21–27 °C) and a pH of 6–7.5. Bronze corydoras spend their time on the bottom and tiger barbs in the middle, so they stay out of each other's way. Tiger barb can be pushy, so watch for chasing in the first week.

What size tank do bronze corydoras and tiger barbs need together?

At least a 55 gallon tank, which carries about 8 bronze corydoras and 10 tiger barbs comfortably.

What temperature suits bronze corydoras and tiger barbs?

70–81 °F (21–27 °C) suits both.

More pairs

Based on each species' adult size, water range and temperament (Seriously Fish, FishBase) and the rules of our stocking calculator. Individual fish differ: this is a guide, not a guarantee.