Can bichirs live with panda corys?

Verdict
No

No. Bichirs and panda corys should not share a tank. An adult bichir eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.

BichirBichir72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 72–77°Bichir 72–82°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bichir 6.5–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bichir · 12 inPanda cory · 2 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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

BichirPanda cory
Temperature72–82 °F68–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size12.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank75 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bichirs live with panda corys?

No. Bichirs and panda corys should not share a tank. An adult bichir eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.

What temperature suits both bichirs and panda corys?

72–77 °F. Bichirs need 72–82 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do bichirs and panda corys need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the bichir. Add space for each extra fish.