Can neon tetras live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and panda corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 72–77°Neon tetra 72–79°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Neon tetra 6–7Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraPanda cory
Temperature72–79 °F68–77 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

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Questions

Can neon tetras live with panda corys?

Yes. Neon tetras and panda corys get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and panda corys?

72–77 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

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

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