🐟 Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda)
🐟 Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda)
Freshwater Cory Catfish • Bottom Dweller • Peaceful Schooling Species • Nano Community Cleaner
📋 The Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) is a charming bottom-dwelling catfish named for its Distinct Black Eye Patches and White Body Pattern, resembling a panda bear.
This species is highly social and thrives in groups, constantly foraging along the substrate for leftover food.
Its peaceful nature makes it an excellent addition to community aquariums, especially in planted setups.
With proper care, it excels as a Gentle Bottom-Cleaning Companion Fish in freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🐼 Panda Patterning: Black eye spots and tail markings
👥 Schooling Behavior: Best kept in groups of 5–6+
🧽 Bottom Cleaner: Helps clean leftover food
🌿 Planted Tank Friendly: Ideal for aquascapes
💚 Peaceful Temperament: Perfect community fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Panda Corydoras
📛 Common Name: Panda Corydoras
🔬 Scientific Name: Corydoras panda
👨👩👧 Family: Callichthyidae
🌍 Origin: South America
📏 Max Size: 4–5 cm (≈ 1.6–2″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–25 °C (≈ 68–77 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5–7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















