Can panda corys live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Panda corys and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown elephant nose fish may treat small panda corys as food, especially at night.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Panda cory 68–77°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
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 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 coryElephant nose fish
Temperature68–77 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, with care. Panda corys and elephant nose fish can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown elephant nose fish may treat small panda corys as food, especially at night.

What temperature suits both panda corys and elephant nose fish?

73–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and elephant nose fish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.