Can panda corys live with paradise fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and paradise fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 68–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Paradise fishParadise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

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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 inParadise fish · 3.5 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 coryParadise fish
Temperature68–77 °F61–79 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomTop
GroupGroups of 6+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with paradise fish?

Yes. Panda corys and paradise fish make a good pair. Both are fine at 68–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and paradise fish?

68–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, paradise fish need 61–79 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and paradise fish need together?

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