Can goldfish live with panda corys?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Goldfish and panda corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small panda cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Goldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8

Panda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outAt 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small panda cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 68–74°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Goldfish	Panda cory
Temperature	60–74 °F	68–77 °F
pH	7–8	6–7.5
Adult size	10.0 in	2.0 in
Minimum tank	40 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for goldfish

All goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with panda corys?

Yes, with care. Goldfish and panda corys can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small panda cory. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both goldfish and panda corys?

68–74 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and panda corys need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.