Corydoras panda

Common name Panda cory Picture of Corydoras panda
Picture of Corydoras pandas
Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Corydoras panda

Synonyms

Size Up to 2" (5cm)

Origin S. America: Peru

Tank setup Planted tank, preferably with sandy substrate, or rounded gravel.

Compatibility Peaceful community fish

Temperature 22-26^oC (72-79^oF)

Water chemistry Clear neutral water

Feeding Omnivore: sinking granular, wafer and pellet foods, supplemented with frozen/live foods.

Sexing Females more robust in shape.

Breeding This species has been spawned in typical Corydoras fashion

Comments This species has distinctive black patches around its eyes, giving rise to its name. Best kept as a small group rather than alone or in pairs.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Panda cory	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Corydoras panda
Synonyms
Size	Up to 2" (5cm)
Origin	S. America: Peru
Tank setup	Planted tank, preferably with sandy substrate, or rounded gravel.
Compatibility	Peaceful community fish
Temperature	22-26^oC (72-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Clear neutral water
Feeding	Omnivore: sinking granular, wafer and pellet foods, supplemented with frozen/live foods.
Sexing	Females more robust in shape.
Breeding	This species has been spawned in typical Corydoras fashion
Comments	This species has distinctive black patches around its eyes, giving rise to its name. Best kept as a small group rather than alone or in pairs.