Can Panda Corydoras and Cuckoo Synodontis live together?

Panda Corydoras and Cuckoo Synodontis 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

Panda Corydoras vs Cuckoo Synodontis

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

Cuckoo Synodontis

Synodontis multipunctatus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Catfish

Family

Catfish

2″

Adult size

5″

20gal

Min tank

55gal

68–77°F

Temperature

75–81°F

6–7.4

7.8–9

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

bottom

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnPanda Corydoras and Cuckoo Synodontis only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 75–77°F.
warnPanda Corydoras prefers pH 6–7.4, Cuckoo Synodontis prefers 7.8–9 — water chemistry mismatch.

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