Panda corydoras
Corydoras panda · Callichthyidae
Also known as Panda cory
Intermediate
Small black-and-cream cory from cooler Peruvian streams; less heat-tolerant than most.
In short: A panda corydoras needs at least 60 L (16 US gal), water at 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) and pH 6–7.4. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.4
- Adult size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.4
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking wafers, frozen daphnia, bloodworm.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Ucayali basin, Peru
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Cool, clear, sandy tributaries
- Natural conditions
- Soft, slightly acidic, cooler flowing water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Celestial pearl danioEmber tetraCherry shrimp
- Avoid
- Discus (too warm)Large cichlids
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are broader and larger.
- Notes
- Spawns after cool water changes; eggs are laid singly on plants.
- Common ailments
- Heat stress above 26 °CBarbel infections
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