Can sparkling gouramis live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

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

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Sparkling gourami 72–82°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Sparkling gourami 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 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

Sparkling gouramiPanda cory
Temperature72–82 °F68–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank5 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for sparkling gouramis

All sparkling gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with panda corys?

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

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and panda corys?

72–77 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and panda corys need together?

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