Can Auratus Cichlid and Panda Corydoras live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Panda Corydoras are not compatible. 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

Auratus Cichlid vs Panda Corydoras

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

4.5″

Adult size

2″

75gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

68–77°F

7.8–8.6

6–7.4

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid and Panda Corydoras only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 75–77°F.
warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Panda Corydoras prefers 6–7.4 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalAuratus Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Panda Corydoras.

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