Can Cockatoo Apisto and Panda Corydoras live together?

Cockatoo Apisto and Panda Corydoras are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Cockatoo Apisto vs Panda Corydoras

Cockatoo Apisto

Apistogramma cacatuoides

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

3″

Adult size

2″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

68–77°F

6–7.5

6–7.4

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnCockatoo Apisto and Panda Corydoras only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 75–77°F.

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