Corydoras Panda - 2.5cm

Species Profile Scientific Name: Corydora Hastatus Common Name: Panda Corydora, Panda Cory Adult Size: 1.5 to 2 inches (3.5 to 5 cm) Life Expectancy: 5 to 10 years with proper care Habitat: Native to the Upper Amazon River Basin in Peru and Ecuador Found in cooler, slow-moving streams and tributaries with sandy or muddy substrates Tank Requirements Minimum Tank Size: 15–20 gallons (best kept in groups of 6 or more for social behavior) Ideal Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C) pH Range: 6.0–7.5 Water Hardness: 2–12 dGH Temperament: Peaceful, social, and shy Ideal for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish Diet & Nutrition Omnivorous bottom-dweller Feed with: Sinking pellets or wafers Frozen or live foods (e.g., bloodworms, brine shrimp) Blanched vegetables like zucchini or cucumber Should be fed once or twice daily, with food reaching the bottom of the tank Breeding & Spawning Egg layers; will breed in well-maintained aquariums with cooler water changes Spawning often occurs after a partial cool water change Females lay sticky eggs on flat surfaces, glass, or leaves Eggs hatch in 3–5 days, and fry can be fed infusoria or powdered fry food Appearance Creamy white to pale pink body with distinct black markings: Black patch over the eyes (like a panda) Black spot near the tail Black dorsal fin Distinctive Features Small, active bottom-dwellers that keep tanks clean Their “panda” mask-like marking is iconic and adorable Must be kept in groups—highly social and thrive in numbers Sensitive to poor water conditions, so excellent filtration and regular maintenance are key