Panda Corydora (Corydoras panda)

Panda Corydoras General Background Panda corydoras (or panda corys) are fantastic if you’re looking for a schooling species that will generally stick around the bottom of your tank. Panda corys are schooling fish that do best in groups of at least five individuals, though you may mix them with other corys with generally good results! Panda corydoras originally came from Peru, but breeders now raise them specifically for the aquarium trade. This means that the number of wild specimens on the market is limited. Usually, you’ll find these fish for sale in groups of at least five because they have an incredibly social nature. Many aquarium owners consider panda corys due to their unique scale pattern. They have silvery bodies with black spots, specifically around the eyes, which gives them a panda-like appearance. Adult panda corys reach around two inches in length, and they remain highly active throughout their lives. Keep a fine substrate in your tank if you want happy and healthy panda