Can corydoras live with upside down catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, corydoras and upside down catfish can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inUpside down catfish · 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

CorydorasUpside down catfish
Temperature72–79 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for corydoras

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Better tank mates for upside down catfish

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Questions

Can corydoras live with upside down catfish?

Yes, corydoras and upside down catfish can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and upside down catfish?

72–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, upside down catfish need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and upside down catfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the upside down catfish. Add space for each extra fish.