Panda Cory - (Corydoras (lineage 9) Panda

🐟 Panda Cory – (Corydoras (lineage 9) panda)

The Panda Cory is a small, peaceful, and highly social catfish named for its striking black eye patches that resemble a panda’s markings. Originating from clear, cool waters in Peru, these bottom dwellers are popular in community aquariums for their charming appearance and lively group behavior.

🌊 Tank Setup

• 🏞️ Minimum 15–20 gallon tank for a small group
• 🪵 Soft, sandy substrate to protect delicate barbels
• 🌿 Plants, driftwood, and hiding spots for security
• 💧 Gentle filtration with stable, well-oxygenated water
• ⚠️ Keep in groups of at least 6 or more for best health and activity

🍽️ Diet

• 🍤 Omnivorous scavenger
• 🥣 Feed sinking pellets, wafers, and live/frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)
• 🥬 Supplement with blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach
• ⚠️ Will not survive on “leftover” food alone—must be fed directly

⚖️ Temperament

• 🤝 Peaceful and friendly toward all non-aggressive tankmates
• 🐠 Ideal for community aquariums with small fish like tetras, rasboras, and guppies
• 🛑 Avoid keeping with aggressive or large predatory fish

🧠 Behavior & Care

• 🐾 Active bottom dwellers that sift through substrate for food
• 🧼 Sensitive to poor water quality—require clean, well-maintained tanks
• 📉 Prefer cooler temperatures than many tropical fish
• 💛 Social—display natural behavior when in a shoal

📋 At a Glance

💡 Panda Corys are gentle little “panda-faced” helpers that add activity and charm to the bottom of any peaceful aquarium.