Can discus live with panda corys?

Verdict
No

No. Discus and panda corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, panda corys need 68–77°F.

DiscusDiscus82–88°F · pH 5.5–7 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°Discus 82–88°Panda cory 68–77°
The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.
456789Both: 6–7Discus 5.5–7Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Discus · 6 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

DiscusPanda cory
Temperature82–88 °F68–77 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 5+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for discus

All discus tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can discus live with panda corys?

No. Discus and panda corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, panda corys need 68–77°F.

What temperature suits both discus and panda corys?

None. Discus need 82–88 °F and panda corys need 68–77 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do discus and panda corys need together?

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