Can panda corys live with blue gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and blue gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Panda cory 68–77°Blue gourami 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Blue gourami 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inBlue gourami · 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 coryBlue gourami
Temperature68–77 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for blue gouramis

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Questions

Can panda corys live with blue gouramis?

Yes. Panda corys and blue gouramis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and blue gouramis?

72–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, blue gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and blue gouramis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the blue gourami. Add space for each extra fish.