Panda Corydora 2-3CM

Panda Cory Catfish (Corydoras panda)

The Panda Cory Catfish is an animated, distinctively marked schooling fish that is perfect for community and planted aquariums. It is easily identified by its light pink/tan body with a black dorsal fin, black eye stripe, and a black spot at the base of its tail. Their lively personality makes a school of Panda Corys the stars of many aquariums.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Panda Cory Catfish are peaceful schooling fish compatible with most nano and community aquarium species. They may eat dwarf shrimp fry but are generally safe with adult dwarf shrimp.

As classic scavengers, they inhabit and feed along the aquarium floor, which should be composed of sand or smooth gravel. Coarse substrate can damage their delicate barbels and underbelly. This species is otherwise undemanding and will accept most dry and frozen foods. They are adaptable to most tropical freshwater conditions as long as standard maintenance is performed.

What We Like About This Fish

• Peaceful and hardy, suitable for almost any aquarium

• Compatible with most adult dwarf shrimp and other invertebrates

• Thrives in schools in well-planted aquariums

• Distinctive coloration and engaging group behaviour

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 22–25°C (72–82°F)

• pH: 5.8–7.8

• KH: 0–15 dKH

• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons

Care Guidelines

• Diet: High-quality flake, pellet, and wafer foods, supplemented with frozen foods such as bloodworms and tubifex

• Social behaviour: Peaceful; requires a school of 6 or more to thrive

• Origin: Tank-bred; native to South and Central America

• Average adult size: 5 cm (2 inches)

• Average purchase size: 1.2–2.5 cm (1/2–1 inch)

Sample photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour.