Long-Fin Panda Cory Cat - Corydoras panda
Overview
Add a touch of elegance and activity to your aquarium with the Long-Fin Panda Cory Cat. Known for their distinctive black and white panda-like markings and graceful long fins, these fish are a popular choice among aquarists seeking both beauty and functionality.
Features
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Scientific Name: Corydoras panda
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Size: Adult size ranges from 1.5 to 2 inches.
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Lifespan: With proper care, they can live for up to 10 years.
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Temperament: Peaceful, social, and great for community tanks.
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Water Conditions:
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Temperature: 72°F - 78°F
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pH: 6.0 - 7.0
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Hardness: 2 - 12 dGH
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Benefits
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Social Creatures: Panda Cory Cats thrive in groups. Keeping them in schools of at least five will ensure they feel secure and exhibit their natural behaviors.
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Bottom Dwellers: They are excellent at keeping the bottom of your tank clean by foraging for leftover food.
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Easy to Care For: Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
Care Requirements
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Diet: Omnivorous. Feed them a balanced diet of sinking pellets, frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
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Tank Setup: Provide a soft substrate to protect their delicate barbels and plenty of hiding spots using plants and driftwood.
Compatibility
Long-Fin Panda Cory Cats are compatible with a wide variety of peaceful fish, making them an ideal choice for community aquariums. Avoid housing them with aggressive or much larger species.
This oddball version of the Panda Cory has longer fins than the normal Panda Cory, making it very eye catching and striking!
They are very active and highly popular with catfish hobbyists, does great in community fish tanks.
Size is about half an inch.
