Can flowerhorns live with panda corys?
Verdict
No
No. Flowerhorns and panda corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, panda corys need 68–77°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, panda corys need 68–77°F.
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful panda corys.
What works
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: flowerhorns the mid, panda corys the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Panda cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 68–77 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | One per tank | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for panda corys
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with panda corys?
No. Flowerhorns and panda corys should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, panda corys need 68–77°F.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and panda corys?
None. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F and panda corys need 68–77 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do flowerhorns and panda corys need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.