Can German Blue Ram and Peppered Corydoras live together?

German Blue Ram and Peppered 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

German Blue Ram vs Peppered Corydoras

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Peppered Corydoras

Corydoras paleatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

2″

Adult size

2.5″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

78–85°F

Temperature

64–77°F

5.5–7

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

criticalGerman Blue Ram (78–85°F) and Peppered Corydoras (64–77°F) need different temperatures.

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