Can panda corys live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Panda cory 68–77°Electric blue acara 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Electric blue acara 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inElectric blue acara · 6 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 coryElectric blue acara
Temperature68–77 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

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Better tank mates for electric blue acaras

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Questions

Can panda corys live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, panda corys and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and electric blue acaras?

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

What size tank do panda corys and electric blue acaras need together?

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