{"product_id":"panda-cory","title":"Panda Cory – Corydoras panda","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cory, Panda Corydoras\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Cory is one of the most recognizable and popular Corydoras catfish, named for its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eblack markings around the eyes, dorsal fin, and base of the tail against a pale cream-colored body\u003c\/strong\u003e. Peaceful, active, and highly social, Panda Corys make excellent bottom-dwelling additions to planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003eupper Amazon River basin of Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e, Panda Corys naturally inhabit freshwater environments with clean water and soft substrates. They spend much of their time exploring the bottom of the aquarium in search of food and interacting with other members of their group. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72–78°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a well-filtered aquarium with a \u003cstrong\u003efine sand or smooth substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with plants, driftwood, rocks, and shaded hiding areas. Corydoras have sensitive barbels around the mouth, so rough or sharp substrates should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Corys should be maintained in groups. A school of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages natural social behavior and creates a much more active and engaging display. They are peaceful fish and work well with many similarly sized community species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking pellets or wafers supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and other appropriately sized foods. Panda Corys should \u003cstrong\u003enot be expected to survive solely on leftover food from other fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and should receive their own complete diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Corys are excellent community fish and can be kept with peaceful tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, other compatible Corydoras, and similarly sized non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, coloration, markings, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term social well-being, we recommend keeping Panda Corys in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52558507213080,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52558507245848,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52558507278616,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/pandacory2.png?v=1787496771","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/panda-cory","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}