Can congo tetras live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, congo tetras and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Congo tetraCongo tetra73–82°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°Congo tetra 73–82°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Congo tetra 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Congo tetra · 3 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

Congo tetraPanda cory
Temperature73–82 °F68–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for congo tetras

All congo tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can congo tetras live with panda corys?

Yes, congo tetras and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both congo tetras and panda corys?

73–77 °F. Congo tetras need 73–82 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do congo tetras and panda corys need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the congo tetra. Add space for each extra fish.