Can cherry barbs live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, cherry barbs and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Cherry barb 73–81°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 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

Cherry barbPanda cory
Temperature73–81 °F68–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can cherry barbs live with panda corys?

Yes, cherry barbs and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and panda corys?

73–77 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and panda corys need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the cherry barb. Add space for each extra fish.