Can panda corys live with black neon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and black neon tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Black neon tetraBlack neon tetra73–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Panda cory 68–77°Black neon tetra 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inBlack neon tetra · 1.5 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 coryBlack neon tetra
Temperature68–77 °F73–81 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

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Better tank mates for black neon tetras

All black neon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with black neon tetras?

Yes. Panda corys and black neon tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and black neon tetras?

73–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, black neon tetras need 73–81 °F.

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

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