Corydoras Panda (Corydoras panda)
Corydoras Panda (Corydoras panda) - Large is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
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Corydoras Panda (Corydoras panda)
Description
Description
Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) is a peaceful, sociable, and hardy bottom-dwelling catfish native to the Ucayali River basin in Peru. Its distinctive black-and-white markings resemble a panda bear, making it a favorite among aquarists.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Up to 5 cm (2 inches)
- Lifespan: 5–10 years
- Temperament: Peaceful, social, bottom-dweller
- Activity: Diurnal with occasional surface breathing
- Appearance: Silvery-white body with black patches over eyes, dorsal fin, and tail base
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 2–12 dGH
- Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group; ideally 20+ gallons for a school
Tank Setup
- Substrate: Soft sand or fine gravel to protect delicate barbels
- Plants: Java moss, Anubias, Amazon swords; floating plants to diffuse light
- Decor: Driftwood, rocks, caves for hiding
- Filtration: Moderate flow to mimic river currents
- Lighting: Moderate; shaded areas preferred
Diet
- Type: Omnivore and scavenger
- Staple: Sinking pellets or tablets
- Supplements: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, vegetable matter
- Feeding Tips: Feed at night; ensure food reaches the bottom
Breeding
- Type: Egg-layer
- Spawning Trigger: Cooler water change simulating rainy season
- Egg Count: Up to 100 sticky eggs
- Hatch Time: ~4 days
- Fry Care: Feed infusoria or fry food; maintain stable temperature
Compatible Tankmates
- Neon Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Cherry Barbs, White Cloud Mountain Minnows
- Kuhli Loaches, Otocinclus, Ember Tetras, Endler’s Livebearers
- Avoid aggressive or large fish like Tiger Barbs
Social Needs
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryCatfish
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Species TypeCorydoras Catfish, Panda Cory
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size15 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferenceDriftwood, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks, Sandy Tanks
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Bottom-Dwelling, Shoaling
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