Can hillstream loaches live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, hillstream loaches and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 68–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 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

Hillstream loachPanda cory
Temperature68–75 °F68–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for hillstream loaches

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Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with panda corys?

Yes, hillstream loaches and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and panda corys?

68–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and panda corys need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the hillstream loach. Add space for each extra fish.