Can panda corys live with pencilfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and pencilfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 PencilfishPencilfish75–82°F · pH 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°Pencilfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Pencilfish 5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inPencilfish · 2 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 coryPencilfish
Temperature68–77 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.55–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with pencilfish?

Yes. Panda corys and pencilfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and pencilfish?

75–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, pencilfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and pencilfish need together?

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