Can corydoras live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, corydoras and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

CorydorasCorydoras72–79°F · pH 6–7.8 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Corydoras 72–79°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Corydoras 6–7.8Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inApistogramma · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

CorydorasApistogramma
Temperature72–79 °F75–84 °F
pH6–7.85–7
Adult size2.5 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

All corydoras tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can corydoras live with apistogramma?

Yes, corydoras and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and apistogramma?

75–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and apistogramma need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the corydoras. Add space for each extra fish.