Can african cichlids live with panda corys?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and panda corys should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful panda corys.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°African cichlid 75–82°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Panda cory 6–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inPanda cory · 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

African cichlidPanda cory
Temperature75–82 °F68–77 °F
pH7.8–8.66–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with panda corys?

No. African cichlids and panda corys should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful panda corys.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and panda corys?

75–77 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and panda corys need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.