Corydoras panda
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| Panda Corydoras | |
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| Panda Corydoras | |
| Species | Corydoras panda |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.4 |
| Temp. | 294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Panda Cory
[edit] Sexing
- When viewed from the top, the females will be chunkier and wider than the more slender males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Corydoras panda are bottom-dwellers. Will often shoal with large numbers and a large tank. Keep with other peaceful tankmates.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including sinking pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- It is important to be aware of C. panda eating. Often times, food is eaten by other aquarium fish before it can reach the bottom. Sinking pellets are beneficial.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a sand or small gravel substrate and prefers a planted tank. Keeping a cory on sharp or large gravel can lead to damage to their barbels, which when infected will make it hard for the cory to find food.
- Corys are sensitive to salt, as with other scaleless fish, adding salt to the tank will cause them harm.
[edit] Behaviour
- The Corydora group of fish frequently gulps air. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. If too little room is available between the water surface and the hood (<2") the fish may hit the hood. They hold the air in their stomach and the thin lining dissipates the oxygen.
- This fish likes the company of its own kind. It is recommended to keep least 2 or more of the same species. The more you have, the more secure they are and therefore the more you will see them.
- Known to 'blink' its eyes to the amazement of onlookers. The Cory has the ability to tilt its eye down to examine the nearby substrate.
[edit] Identification
- Cream body with a black patch over each eye (like a panda), black at the base of the dorsal fin and a black spot at the end of their bodies before their tail begins.
[edit] Pictures
 Panda Cory |
[edit] Videos
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