Can platies live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Platies and panda corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

PlatyPlaty70–80°F · pH 7–8.2 Panda coryPanda cory68–77°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 70–77°Platy 70–80°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–7.5Platy 7–8.2Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Platy · 2.5 inPanda cory · 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

PlatyPanda cory
Temperature70–80 °F68–77 °F
pH7–8.26–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for platies

All platy tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can platies live with panda corys?

Yes. Platies and panda corys make a good pair. Both are fine at 70–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both platies and panda corys?

70–77 °F. Platies need 70–80 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do platies and panda corys need together?

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