Poor pairing in a typical community
Angelfish may view a much smaller Pygmy Corydoras as prey when fully grown.
Practical response: Use similarly sized robust tankmates.
Angelfish
- Adult size
- 15 cm / 5.9 in
- Tank reference
- 150+ L / 39.6+ US gal
- Group
- 1+
- Zone
- mid
- Temperature
- 24–30°C / 75.2–86°F
Pygmy Corydoras
- Adult size
- 3 cm / 1.2 in
- Tank reference
- 40+ L / 10.6+ US gal
- Group
- 8+
- Zone
- bottom
- Temperature
- 22–26°C / 71.6–78.8°F
Water parameter overlap
Behavior and space
Tall-bodied cichlids that need vertical room and may prey on very small fish as they mature. Tiny social corys that use both lower and mid water and look best in larger groups.
A compatibility answer should also consider the actual tank dimensions, number of each fish, filtration, planting and other occupants. Two species can be reasonable together in a long, structured aquarium yet become a poor pairing when compressed into a small footprint.
Common questions
Can Angelfish live with Pygmy Corydoras?
The StockingLab verdict is avoid: Angelfish may view a much smaller Pygmy Corydoras as prey when fully grown.
Do their temperatures overlap?
24–26°C / 75.2–78.8°F shared range.
Should I trust compatibility calculators completely?
No. Individual behavior, sex ratios, breeding condition, aquascape and tank size can change the outcome. Use the result to identify risks, then verify care requirements before purchase.