Panda corydoras size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).

Panda corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Panda corydoras water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 21–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).

Panda corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 38 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Emperor tetra, Zebra danio, and Cherry barb.

Panda corydoras: is it endangered?

The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. Threatened among the 40 assessed Corydoras species on LumaReef: 3.

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Panda corydoras

Corydoras panda

The shyest cory; at rest they pile on top of each other in a heap.

The Panda corydoras (Corydoras panda) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 5 cm. The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 21–25 °C.

Size: 5 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 21–25 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature21–25 °C

pH6.0–7.6

Hardness2–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres18 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres51 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres85 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres185 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres342 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres411 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along38 species

and 14 more species

Caution48 species

Not together13 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyCallichthyidae
GenusCorydoras
SpeciesCorydoras panda
Described byNijssen & Isbrücker, 1971

In other languages

English: Panda Corydora
German: Panda-Panzerwels

Quick answers

Panda corydoras size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).
Panda corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Panda corydoras water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 21–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).
Panda corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 38 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Emperor tetra, Zebra danio, and Cherry barb.
Panda corydoras: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Panda corydoras and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.
Panda corydoras: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened. Threatened among the 40 assessed Corydoras species on LumaReef: 3.