Can panda corys live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Panda corys and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Panda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 72–77°F.
They use different parts of the tank: panda corys the bottom, mollies the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 cory	Molly
Temperature	68–77 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	2.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Top
Group	Groups of 6+	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Panda corys and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both panda corys and mollies?

72–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and mollies need together?

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