Can Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid live with Bronze Corydoras?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: Sometimes, but only if the warnings are handled. We evaluated Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid and Bronze Corydoras for 1 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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Caution, conditional match

Data confidence: high

Verified sources: Convict cichlid overview | Parrot cichlid hybrid overview

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.

Real-world aquarium example showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail.
Real-world aquarium photo showing a Betta observed with Corydoras catfish and a Mystery Snail in a planted setup.
Polar blue parrot cichlid with pale blue body and dark barring
Polar blue parrot cichlid with pale blue body and dark barring.

Water parameter comparison

Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid temperature76-82F
Bronze Corydoras temperature70-78F
Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid pH6.8-8
Bronze Corydoras pH6-7.8
Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid GH6-18 dGH
Bronze Corydoras GH2-15 dGH
Minimum tank30 gal
Last updated2026-06-11

Confidence: high. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.

Next steps

Check BioloadCalculate if your tank volume and filtration can support this pairing.Find More Tank MatesSee other compatible species and compare more pairings.Water Parameter CheckConfirm that your tap water matches the selected species.

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