Can panda corys live with cardinal tetras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Panda corys and cardinal tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Cardinal tetraCardinal tetra76–84°F · pH 4.6–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Panda cory 68–77°Cardinal tetra 76–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Panda cory 6–7.5Cardinal tetra 4.6–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inCardinal tetra · 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

Panda coryCardinal tetra
Temperature68–77 °F76–84 °F
pH6–7.54.6–7
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Better tank mates for cardinal tetras

All cardinal tetra tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with cardinal tetras?

Yes, with care. Panda corys and cardinal tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both panda corys and cardinal tetras?

76–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, cardinal tetras need 76–84 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and cardinal tetras need together?

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