CheckMyFishTankPanda Corydoras care
Corydoras panda · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A small, cute cory with panda like black patches.
Feeding
Once a day. One or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes. Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Panda Corydoras in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
- German Blue Ram: German Blue Ram and Panda Corydoras need different water temperatures.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
- Discus: Discus and Panda Corydoras need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Panda Corydoras.
Questions
What size tank does a Panda Corydoras need?
At least 20 gallons for a group of 6. Adults grow to about 2 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Panda Corydoras like?
70 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Panda Corydoras should I keep together?
Keep 6 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Panda Corydoras eat?
Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms. Feed once a day: one or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.