Glass catfish vs Spotted corydoras: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • An adult Glass catfish is about 3 times the length of a Spotted corydoras and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 23–26°C (73–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.5–7.0 suits both.

Side by side

Glass catfishSpotted corydoras
Adult size15 cm (5.9 in)4.9 cm (1.9 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)–
Temperature21–26°C (70–79°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH6.5–7.06.0–7.2
Hardness8–18 dGH (143–321 ppm)2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore