Can ember tetras live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

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

Ember tetraEmber tetra73–84°F · pH 5.5–7 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°Ember tetra 73–84°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Ember tetra 5.5–7Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Ember tetra · 0.8 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

Ember tetraPanda cory
Temperature73–84 °F68–77 °F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Adult size0.8 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for ember tetras

All ember tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can ember tetras live with panda corys?

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

What temperature suits both ember tetras and panda corys?

73–77 °F. Ember tetras need 73–84 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

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

At least 20 gal, set by the panda cory. Add space for each extra fish.