Can panda corys live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Panda corys and zebra loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–77°Panda cory 68–77°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Panda cory · 2 inZebra loach · 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 coryZebra loach
Temperature68–77 °F73–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can panda corys live with zebra loaches?

Yes. Panda corys and zebra loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 73–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both panda corys and zebra loaches?

73–77 °F. Panda corys need 68–77 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do panda corys and zebra loaches need together?

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