Panda Cory
It has not only a new name but also an unusual appearance.
Panda cory. Panda corydoras catfish panda cory schooling. The large black patch around its eyes similar to a giant panda earns the fish its name. It eats all types of food and behaves very actively in a tank.
They have two rows of overlapping bony plates running down each side and large plates covering their head. Panda corys are a south american species of small catfish that have an off white and black pattern that resembles that of a giant panda hence the fishes common name. Corydoras panda is one of the most glamorous catfish among corydoras species.
Generally peaceful and social panda corys can be a good addition to a smaller freshwater aquarium. The panda cory or the panda catfish is a south american species of catfish with a black and off white coloration pattern similar to a giant panda. Indeed the name corydoras is derived from the greek kory helmet and doras skin.
The cory has a sensitive sense of smell and its barbels allow it to taste food hidden in the substrate. Panda cory also known as panda corydoras is one of the most liked fishes by aquarium hobbyists. Please click here to see the fish profile explaining the keeping and breeding conditions for this species.
This is a peaceful not demanding schooling fish. Panda cory tropical fish learn all about the panda cory s feeding habits and food types its behaviour its origins its natural habitats is it male or female breeding advice and information suitable tank mates its sizing and growth range minimum tank size water ph and more. These fish are armoured not scaled catfish.
These catfish are ideal for beginners who are fascinated with aquariums and aquarium fishes. Panda cory is entirely undemanding in care hardy and very calm. We combine the shipping cost if you order more fish or other goods.
The panda cory also known as the panda catfish is probably the cutest of all the 161 recognized species of corydoras catfish. Panda cory corydoras panda panda cory lat. Richards was the first to collect this species in 1968 while nijssen and isbrücker named it corydoras panda in 1971.