HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Mosquitofish Peppered corydoras vs Mosquitofish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Mosquitofish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.The Peppered corydoras grows about twice as long as the Mosquitofish; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.8 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sidePeppered corydorasMosquitofishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)12–29°C (54–84°F)pH6.0–7.86.0–8.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressiveCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusMosquitofishGambusia affinis