Can corydoras live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

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

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Corydoras 72–79°Dwarf neon rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Corydoras 6–7.8Dwarf neon rainbowfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 2.5 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

CorydorasDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.86.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can corydoras live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

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

What temperature suits both corydoras and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

75–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

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