Can panda corys live with serpae tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and serpae tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Serpae tetraSerpae tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Panda cory 68–77°Serpae tetra 72–79°
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 inSerpae tetra · 1.75 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 corySerpae tetra
Temperature68–77 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.75 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with serpae tetras?

Yes, panda corys and serpae tetras can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and serpae tetras?

72–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, serpae tetras need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and serpae tetras need together?

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