Can bristlenose plecos live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and panda corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bristlenose plecoBristlenose pleco73–81°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Bristlenose pleco 73–81°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bristlenose pleco 6.5–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bristlenose pleco · 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

Bristlenose plecoPanda cory
Temperature73–81 °F68–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can bristlenose plecos live with panda corys?

Yes. Bristlenose plecos and panda corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bristlenose plecos and panda corys?

73–77 °F. Bristlenose plecos need 73–81 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do bristlenose plecos and panda corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the bristlenose pleco. Add space for each extra fish.