Panda Corydoras

🐟 Panda Corydoras - Summary Care Guide

Scientific Name: Corydoras panda
Common Name: Panda Cory

✅ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (2–12 dGH)

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (they are sensitive to poor water quality)

• Tank Size: Minimum 10–20 gallons for a small group

🛠️ Care

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Schooling Fish: Keep in groups of at least 6 for natural behavior

• Substrate: Soft sand or smooth gravel (protects delicate barbels)

• Tank Setup: Live plants, hiding spots, gentle filtration

• Diet: Omnivorous – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen or live foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp

🤝 Tank Mates

• Ideal Tank Mates:

  • Tetras (e.g., Neon, Ember)

  • Rasboras

  • Guppies

  • Other Corydoras

  • Dwarf Gouramis

  • Peaceful shrimp/snails

• Avoid:

  • Aggressive or large fish (like cichlids)

  • Fin-nippers