Can panda corys live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Panda cory 68–77°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Panda cory 6–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inApistogramma · 3 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

Panda coryApistogramma
Temperature68–77 °F75–84 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with apistogramma?

Yes. Panda corys and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and apistogramma?

75–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and apistogramma need together?

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