Can panda corys live with hatchetfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and hatchetfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Panda cory 68–77°Hatchetfish 75–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inHatchetfish · 1.5 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 coryHatchetfish
Temperature68–77 °F75–81 °F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with hatchetfish?

Yes, panda corys and hatchetfish can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and hatchetfish?

75–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, hatchetfish need 75–81 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and hatchetfish need together?

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