Species Profile
Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
Catfishpeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
68–77°F
pH
6–7.4
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, wafers
Notes
Cream body with black mask, dorsal patch, and tail base, mimicking a panda. Smaller and slightly more delicate than bronze corys. Prefers cooler water (72-78°F) and softer parameters; pairs nicely with rams and discus tankmates of similar needs.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Panda Corydoras
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Panda Corydorasin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bristlenose Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cherry Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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