Corydoras Catfish vs Molly Fish
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Corydoras Catfish | Molly Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 1-2.5 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Lifespan | 3-5 years | 3-5 years |
| Min tank size | 10 gallons | 20 gallons |
| Water temp | 74-80°F | 72-82°F |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 7.0-8.0 |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful |
| Tank mates | Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids. | Other peaceful community fish such as guppies, platies, swordtails, tetras, and corydoras. |
| Diet | Sinking pellets or wafers as staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp; feed once or twice daily. | Omnivore; feed high-quality flake or pellet daily, supplement with algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables, and occasional live/frozen foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms. |