Can Panda Corydoras Live With Severum?

Panda Corydoras and Severum CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–77°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (8" vs 2"). Severum may bully or stress Panda Corydoras.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Panda Corydoras (peaceful) may have issues with Severum (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Panda Corydoras: bottom, Severum: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Panda Corydoras is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 55 gallons

ParameterPanda CorydorasSeverum
Temperature68–77°F75–84°F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Max Size2"8"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank10 gal55 gal

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