Can panda corys live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 68–75°Panda cory 68–77°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inGold barb · 3 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 coryGold barb
Temperature68–77 °F64–75 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in3.0 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 gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with gold barbs?

Yes, panda corys and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 68–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and gold barbs?

68–75 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and gold barbs need together?

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