HomeCompare fishPeppered corydoras vs Whitebarred catfish Peppered corydoras vs Whitebarred catfish: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Whitebarred catfish grows about twice as long as the Peppered corydoras; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.0–7.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sidePeppered corydorasWhitebarred catfishAdult size8 cm (3.1 in)16 cm (6.3 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)20–26°C (68–79°F)pH6.0–7.85.8–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)2–20 dGH (36–357 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesPeppered corydorasCorydoras paleatusWhitebarred catfishAgamyxis pectinifrons