Can Demasoni Cichlid and Panda Corydoras live together?

Demasoni 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

Demasoni Cichlid vs Panda Corydoras

Demasoni Cichlid

Pseudotropheus demasoni

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

3″

Adult size

2″

75gal

Min tank

20gal

75–82°F

Temperature

68–77°F

7.8–8.6

6–7.4

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

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

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