HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Reticulated corydoras Peppered corydoras vs Reticulated corydoras: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.8 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sidePeppered corydorasReticulated corydorasAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)pH6.0–7.86.0–8.0Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusReticulated corydorasCorydoras reticulatus