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Can Similis Cory Catfish live with Albino Cherry Barb?

Water range overlap, temperament, fin-nipping risk, territory, and oxygen needs - then run the full stocking checker for your tank.

Similis Cory Catfish, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Similis Cory Catfish

Corydoras similis
Profile
BeginnerPeaceful
Min tank
20 gal
Adult size
2 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
Community leaninggentle flow
Albino Cherry Barb, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Albino Cherry Barb

Puntius titteya
Profile
BeginnerPeaceful
Min tank
20 gal
Adult size
2 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
Community leaning

Compatibility

CompatibleNo major red flags for this pair. Run the full checker for your specific setup.
  • Same-species limitNo same-species limit conflict was found for this pair.
  • TemperatureSimilis Cory Catfish and Albino Cherry Barb have overlapping temperature ranges.
  • pHSimilis Cory Catfish and Albino Cherry Barb have overlapping ph ranges.
  • GHSimilis Cory Catfish and Albino Cherry Barb have overlapping gh ranges.
  • KHSimilis Cory Catfish and Albino Cherry Barb have overlapping kh ranges.
  • Predation safetyNo clear predation conflict was found for this pair.
  • Oxygen and flowOxygen and flow requirements are compatible.
  • Temperament matchBoth species have similar temperament scores.
  • Fin-nipping / aggression riskNo significant fin-nipping or aggression risk between these two.
  • TerritoryTerritory overlap is not a major concern for this pair.
  • Size safetyAdult sizes are close enough that predation is unlikely.

This checks whether these two species have any clear red flags together. For a real stocking plan, run the full checker with your tank size, fish counts, cycle status, and filter setup.

Water range overlap

Colored bars share one scale per row; the bright center shows usable overlap.

TemperatureOverlap 74-78°F
60-90°F
Similis Cory Catfish: 72-78°FAlbino Cherry Barb: 74-80°F
pHOverlap 6-7.5
5-9
Similis Cory Catfish: 6-7.5Albino Cherry Barb: 6-7.8
GHOverlap 2-12 dGH
0-30 dGH
Similis Cory Catfish: 2-15 dGHAlbino Cherry Barb: 2-12 dGH
KHOverlap 1-8 dKH
0-25 dKH
Similis Cory Catfish: 1-10 dKHAlbino Cherry Barb: 1-8 dKH

Behavior and care scores

Higher scores usually mean more planning risk or more specialized care.

TemperamentSimilar
Similis Cory Catfish1/5
Albino Cherry Barb1/5
Care difficultySimilar
Similis Cory Catfish1/5
Albino Cherry Barb1/5
Diet difficultySimilar
Similis Cory Catfish1/5
Albino Cherry Barb1/5
BioloadSimilar
Similis Cory Catfish1/5
Albino Cherry Barb1/5
Oxygen needAlbino Cherry Barb higher
Similis Cory Catfish2/5
Albino Cherry Barb3/5
Fin nippingSimilar
Similis Cory Catfish0/5
Albino Cherry Barb0/5
TerritorialSimilar
Similis Cory Catfish0/5
Albino Cherry Barb0/5
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