Can panda corys live with swordtails?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, panda corys and swordtails can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 SwordtailSwordtail72–79°F · pH 7–8.3

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Panda cory 68–77°Swordtail 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Swordtail 7–8.3
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inSwordtail · 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 corySwordtail
Temperature68–77 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.57–8.3
Adult size2.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Better tank mates for swordtails

All swordtail tank mates

Questions

Can panda corys live with swordtails?

Yes, panda corys and swordtails can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and swordtails?

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

What size tank do panda corys and swordtails need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the swordtail. Add space for each extra fish.