Compatibility

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora × Peppered Cory Compatibility

Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Species A
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
View speciesView Danio genus
Peppered Cory
Species B
Peppered Cory
Corydoras paleatus
View speciesView Corydoras genus

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora and Peppered Cory can usually live together in a well-planted community tank, but size difference should be monitored.

TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA

Envrionmental Factors

Temperature overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: 21.0–25.0 °C
Peppered Cory: 15.0–24.0 °C
Shared window: 21.0–24.0°C.
pH overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: 7.0–7.8
Peppered Cory: 6.5–7.5
Shared window: 7.0–7.5.
Hardness overlap
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: Medium → Hard
Peppered Cory: Medium → Hard
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora: Medium
Peppered Cory: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).

Behavioural Factors

Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 2.40x
Size gap is between 2.0x and 3.0x, so monitor for dominance and mouth-fit risk.
Behaviour risk
  • - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
ParameterEmerald Dwarf RasboraPeppered Cory
Adult size2.5 cm6.0 cm
Temperature21.0–25.0 °C15.0–24.0 °C
pH7.0–7.86.5–7.5
HardnessMedium → HardMedium → Hard
FlowMediumMedium
LocationsLake Inle, Myanmar
Brazil, Uruguay +1 more
Argentina
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)

No recorded overlap in our dataset.

Best tank mates for Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Celestial Pearl Danio
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
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White Cloud Mountain Minnow
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Tanichthys albonubes

Best tank mates for Peppered Cory

Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Celestial Pearl Danio
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus

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