{"product_id":"panda-cory","title":"Panda Corydora (Corydoras panda)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrighten up your freshwater aquarium with the playful and charming \u003cb\u003ePanda Corydora\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/i\u003e). Named for the striking black patches across its eyes, dorsal fin, and tail base that contrast against a off-white to pinkish body, this dwarf bottom-feeder is one of the most beloved freshwater catfish species in the hobby. Peaceful, active, and endlessly entertaining, Panda Corys are active scavengers that keep your substrate clean while adding continuous motion to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUcayali River basin, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 – 2.0 inches (3.8 – 5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, Shoaling (keep in groups of 6+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Gallons (20+ Gallons recommended for a group)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore (Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen\/live foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F – 77°F (20°C – 25°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 – 12 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Care \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Corydora originates from South America, natively inhabiting the clear, fast-flowing tributaries of the Ucayali River system in Peru. These habitats feature cool, oxygen-rich waters running over soft sandy riverbeds, shaded by dense tropical overhangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Corys are hardy once established, making them suitable for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. They prefer cooler, well-oxygenated water compared to some other \u003ci\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/i\u003e species. Regular weekly water changes of \u003cb\u003e20–25%\u003c\/b\u003e are essential to keep nitrate levels low and maintain clean water conditions, as dirty substrate can lead to bacterial infections in their sensitive delicate barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a small group can be housed in a \u003cb\u003e10-gallon aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003e20-gallon long tank or larger\u003c\/b\u003e is strongly recommended. Because Panda Corydoras are social shoaling fish, they thrive best in groups of \u003cb\u003e6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e. A larger footprint provides ample surface area for browsing and foraging along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironment \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo simulate their natural habitat and keep your fish safe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine, smooth sand is essential. Rough or sharp gravel can erode their sensitive sensory barbels, leading to stress and infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecor \u0026amp; Shelter:\u003c\/b\u003e Include driftwood, smooth stones, and live plants such as \u003ci\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e to offer shaded hiding spots and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e Good water movement and strong filtration are ideal, but ensure the current on the substrate level is soft enough for easy swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Corydoras are bottom-dwelling omnivores that actively scavenge for food leftovers, but they should \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e rely solely on tank waste. Feed them a high-quality, balanced diet consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSinking pellets and wafers:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically formulated for bottom feeders or catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtein treats:\u003c\/b\u003e Frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and tubifex worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed 1–2 times daily, providing only what they can consume within 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely peaceful by nature, Panda Corydoras make exceptional additions to peaceful community tanks. They pair well with other calm, small-to-medium-sized species that thrive in similar water conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTetras:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Tetras, Ember Tetras, Rummy-Nose Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRasboras \u0026amp; Danios:\u003c\/b\u003e Harlequin Rasboras, Zebra Danios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuppies \u0026amp; Endlers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/b\u003e Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and Nerite Snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, aggressive, or territorial fish such as Cichlids, Oscars, or aggressive Fin-Nippers that might bully or prey on small bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Panda Corydoras in a home aquarium is achievable with proper preparation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConditioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed the breeding pair or group high-protein live or frozen foods (like bloodworms and brine shrimp) for 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriggering:\u003c\/b\u003e Perform a \u003cb\u003e20–30% cool-water change\u003c\/b\u003e to mimic the South American rainy season, slightly lowering the tank temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpawning:\u003c\/b\u003e The females will carry eggs held between their pelvic fins, fertilize them via the classic \"T-position\" with males, and deposit adhesive eggs on plant leaves or tank glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFry Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Remove adult fish or collect eggs into a separate rearing tank with gentle aeration to protect them from being eaten. Eggs hatch in 3–5 days; feed fry infusoria, micro-worms, or liquid fry food initially before transitioning to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322440491072,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-44_404da164-7ace-4f63-8fa2-fff3a326d414.jpg?v=1785525663","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/panda-cory","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}