Panda Cory

The Panda Cory, Corydoras panda, is native to Peru, where it is found in the tributaries of the Rio Pachitea. This pretty cory catfish is about 5 cm long and is characterized by a black spot on the base of the caudal fin, a black blindfold and a black colored dorsal fin.

Care in the aquarium

Classically for Corydoras, the Panda Cory is a schooling fish that feels comfortable with at least 8 members of its species. In the aquarium, which should hold at least 60 liters, it needs a fine, non-sharp-edged substrate as well as sufficient hiding places in the form of plants and, for example, catfish caves, roots or stones. You should pay attention to oxygen-rich and well-filtered water and therefore change the water regularly. The Panda Corydoras is quite easy to keep if these needs are met.

Feeding

The Corydoras panda is an omnivore, so it can be fed a variety of sinking live and frozen foods, as well as forage and sinking commercial fish food.

Sexual characteristics and breeding

The females of the Panda Cory are recognizable by their fuller build and are slightly larger than the males. Corydoras panda is an egg-laying fish that attaches up to 100 eggs to the plants or hardscape of the aquarium. For targeted breeding, the eggs should be hatched and raised in a separate breeding tank. About 2 – 3 days after hatching, the yolk sac should be consumed and the young animals should be able to be fed with newly hatched Artemia nauplii or dust food.