Panda Cory

Scientific Name: Tatia Corydoras panda
Recommended Aquarium: 10+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Water chemistry: pH 5.8-7.8 (7.0), 2-20 dH (10), 72-82°F (22-28°C)
Social behavior: Will school with other cory. A group of at least 5 is recommended.
FOOD: Live; aquatic insects, white worms, Tubifex , Brine Shrimp, insect larvae; tablets; flake
Suggested companions: Smaller tetras, Discus, Dwarf Cichlids, Livebearers, Gouramis, Barbs, Danios, Killifish
Breeding techniques:The females are larger and plumper behind their pectoral fins, and less colorful. Easier to sex when viewed from above. The Panda Catfish has spawned in Java moss and against the glass of the aquarium. In one case, when a group of fish reached maturity, a pair was isolated in a spawning tank. They were fed Tubifex and Daphnia . The water had a hardness of 18 dH. Frequent partial water changes were performed. Cooler (72-75°F) water was used to initiate spawning. The female lays 3 to 5 yellow eggs per spawning. After spawning, parents should be removed. The fry hatch in 4-6 days. Start feeding after 2 days. Maintain good water properties and change small portion of water every day to every other day. The fry grow fast if fed the proper diet of crushed flake, small crustaceans, and micro-food.
Breeding potential: 8. The Panda Catfish is a difficult fish to breed.
Remarks: Water maintenance is important with this Corydoras . Frequent partial water changes are needed for this catfish to prosper.
Difficulty of care: 5. The Panda Cory is hardy, but slightly more sensitive to water conditions than other Corydoras species.