Can corydoras live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Corydoras and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

CorydorasCorydoras72–79°F · pH 6–7.8 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Corydoras 72–79°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8Corydoras 6–7.8Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 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

CorydorasElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.87.8–8.6
Adult size2.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

All corydoras tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can corydoras live with yellow labs?

Yes, with care. Corydoras and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

What temperature suits both corydoras and yellow labs?

75–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.