Can panda corys live with black skirt tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and black skirt tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Black skirt tetraBlack skirt tetra70–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–77°Panda cory 68–77°Black skirt tetra 70–80°
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 skirt tetra · 2.5 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 skirt tetra
Temperature68–77 °F70–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

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Better tank mates for black skirt tetras

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Questions

Can panda corys live with black skirt tetras?

Yes. Panda corys and black skirt tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and black skirt tetras?

70–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, black skirt tetras need 70–80 °F.

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

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