Species Profile
Adolfo's Cory
Corydoras adolfoi
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
73–81°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, wafers
Notes
Cream body with a vivid orange shoulder patch behind the eye. Prefers soft, slightly acidic, slightly cooler water than the standard bronze cory. School of 6+ in 20gal+ planted setups.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Adolfo's Cory
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Adolfo's Coryin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bristlenose Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lambchop Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Scissortail Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Yoyo Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pea Puffer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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