Can Bronze Corydoras and German Blue Ram live together?

Bronze Corydoras and German Blue Ram 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

Bronze Corydoras vs German Blue Ram

Bronze Corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Catfish

Family

Cichlids

2.5″

Adult size

2″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

72–79°F

Temperature

78–85°F

6–7.8

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnBronze Corydoras and German Blue Ram only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–79°F.

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