Can corydoras live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Corydoras and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

CorydorasCorydoras72–79°F · pH 6–7.8 Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Corydoras 72–79°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Corydoras 6–7.8Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inCherry barb · 2 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

CorydorasCherry barb
Temperature72–79 °F73–81 °F
pH6–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

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Better tank mates for cherry barbs

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Questions

Can corydoras live with cherry barbs?

Yes. Corydoras and cherry barbs make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and cherry barbs?

73–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and cherry barbs need together?

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