Panda Cory

The Panda Cory has enough black on the dorsal fin and the body to give it its common name. Fortunately, these cory do not require bamboo shoots, but scavenge uneaten food at the bottom of the aquarium. Panda cory do not grow very large and are tank-raised in the aquatic trade. Wild Panda Cory from Venezuela are quite expensive but are rarely available. AquariumFish.com imports our tank-raised panda cory from Singapore.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and a soft sand or smooth, fine gravel bottom. Plants, driftwood and a few shady spots help them feel secure. Corys are sensitive to salt and some medications (especially copper), so check labels before treating the tank.

Feeding: Corys need their own food, not just leftovers. Feed sinking pellets or wafers once or twice a day so food reaches the bottom. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Corys get along with almost any peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, angelfish and bettas. Avoid large fish that could swallow them and aggressive bottom dwellers.

Good to know: Panda corys prefer slightly cooler, very clean water and are happiest in a group.