Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
Callichthyidae
About
The panda corydoras is an endearing dwarf catfish named for its pale body marked with black patches over the eyes, dorsal fin, and caudal peduncle, resembling a giant panda. Endemic to cool, clear headwaters of the Peruvian Amazon, it prefers noticeably cooler temperatures than most tropical fish. Active and sociable, it forms tight foraging shoals and darts across the substrate in playful bursts.
Care
Keep 6+ over soft sand in cooler, well-oxygenated water (ideally below 25°C). Sensitive to warmth and poor water quality; excellent for a temperate community.
Diet
Omnivore; feed small sinking foods, frozen daphnia and bloodworms. Ensure food reaches the bottom before faster tankmates take it.
Tankmate compatibility
Gets along with (19)
Possible with care (56)
Avoid (34)
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