Corydoras Panda

The Panda Cory is one of the most charming and recognisable Corydoras species, named for its distinctive black eye patches and tail spot that resemble a panda’s markings. Small, peaceful, and full of personality, these bottom?dwellers bring constant movement and gentle foraging behaviour to planted community tanks. Their playful nature and social behaviour make them a favourite for aquarists of all experience levels.

Panda Corys thrive in cooler, well?oxygenated aquariums with soft sand substrates that allow them to sift naturally without damaging their sensitive barbels. When kept in groups, they become confident, active, and display their best natural behaviours. Each fish is carefully selected for health and condition, then packed with care and shipped quickly across the UK with expert guidance included.

Tank Requirements

• Minimum tank size: 60L+ (sources recommend 20 gallons for a proper group)

• Temperature: 20–25°C (cooler range preferred)

• Water: Soft–neutral, clean, well?filtered

• Environment: Soft sand substrate to protect barbels; shaded areas; gentle flow

• Group size: Keep 6+ — highly social schooling species

Diet

• Sinking catfish pellets or wafers

• Frozen foods: bloodworm, brine shrimp

• Occasional live foods for enrichment

• Must be fed their own sinking foods (not just leftovers)

Behaviour & Compatibility

• Peaceful, social bottom?dweller

• Ideal with small tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, livebearers, shrimp

• Avoid aggressive or large species

• Can breathe atmospheric air — occasional surface dashes are normal