Can tiger barbs live with panda corys?

Verdict
Yes

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

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 72–77°Tiger barb 72–81°Panda cory 68–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Panda cory 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 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

Tiger barbPanda cory
Temperature72–81 °F68–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for panda corys

All panda cory tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with panda corys?

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

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and panda corys?

72–77 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and panda corys need together?

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