Panda Corydora, Corydoras Panda, is a classic and peaceful shoaling catfish. They are native to parts of the upper Amazon River in Peru. Wild caught fish are rarely found in the aquarium hobby these days though, with the vast majority being captive bred specimens.
The Panda Cory is a beautiful species- the body is a pale tan, and there is a black spot on the flank in front of the tail. They of course also poses the dark eye spot that gives them their name.
Panda Corys are generally easy fish to care for, providing basic needs are met. They do best on a fine substrate, either sand or micro gravel. Corydoras will root around in substrate looking for food, so sharp substrates can damage the barbels at the front of their mouths. Other décor is largely down to personal taste. Areas of cover will provide security, resulting in more outgoing and active fish.
Corydoras thrive best in clean water with stable parameters, with a pH of between 6.5-7 being ideal.
Panda corys are not an easy species to sex, even as adults. Males are generally smaller and slimmer. Females tend to be larger and are rounder and broader-bodied. A ratio of one female to every two males is ideal if attempting to breed them. Corydora are a shoaling catfish, and thrive best in groups of 5 or more.
Panda Corydora feeding requirements
Panda Corydora are omnivorous in diet and will eagerly accept dried, frozen, and live foods. A good quality protein-based tablet or granule is ideal as a staple diet, supplemented with frozen food enriched with garlic and vitamins. This will ensure good health and vibrant colours. Live food, especially tubifex and bloodworm always goes down well too!
Here at the Abyss Aquatic Warehouse we believe in only providing the best for our customers. All of our fish are fed a varied diet of dried and frozen foods. Also, we ensure they are in perfect condition before they are shipped out.
Cameron Robson (verified owner) –
Quality healthy panda corydoras
Settled in straight away in community tank