Corydoras panda

Photos © Sean Evans
Common name:	Panda cory
Scientific name:	Corydoras panda
Synonyms:	(none)
Size:	2" (5cm)
Origin:	South America: Peru
Tank setup:	Planted tank, preferably with sandy substrate, or rounded gravel.
Compatibility:	A peaceful community fish, keep in a group.
Temperature:	22-26oC (72-79oF)
Water chemistry:	Soft to slightly hard, neutral water.
Feeding:	Omnivore: sinking granular, wafer and pellet foods, supplemented with frozen/live foods.
Sexing:	This species has been spawned in typical Corydoras fashion.
Breeding:	Unknown
Comments:	This species has distinctive black patches around its eyes, giving rise to its name. Should be kept as a small group, rather than alone or in pairs.