Can panda corys live with peacock cichlids?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Panda corys and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Panda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outThey only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Watch outDifferent water: panda corys want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What works

They use different parts of the tank: panda corys the bottom, peacock cichlids the mid.

Water side by side

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

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

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	Peacock cichlid
Temperature	68–77 °F	76–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	2.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Groups of 6+	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with peacock cichlids?

Yes, with care. Panda corys and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both panda corys and peacock cichlids?

76–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and peacock cichlids need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.