Can otocinclus live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, otocinclus and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

OtocinclusOtocinclus72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 72–77°Otocinclus 72–79°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Otocinclus 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Otocinclus · 2 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

OtocinclusPanda cory
Temperature72–79 °F68–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for otocinclus

All otocinclus tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can otocinclus live with panda corys?

Yes, otocinclus and panda corys can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both otocinclus and panda corys?

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

What size tank do otocinclus and panda corys need together?

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