{"product_id":"panda-corydoras-corydoras-panda","title":"Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda)","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003ePanda Corydoras - Superior Shrimp and Aquatics\u003c\/title\u003e\n  \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700\u0026amp;family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n\n    .ssa-pd *, .ssa-pd *::before, .ssa-pd *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }\n    .ssa-pd { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important; color: #1e1a1a !important; background: #fff !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #111111 0%, #2a0000 60%, #F40909 100%) !important; padding: 3.5rem 3rem 2.8rem !important; position: relative !important; overflow: hidden !important; animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero::before { position: absolute; right: 3rem; bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 7rem; opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none; line-height: 1; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero-tag { display: inline-block !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; letter-spacing: 0.18em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem !important; border-radius: 100px !important; margin-bottom: 1rem !important; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero h1 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important; font-size: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem) !important; color: #fff !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: normal !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: 300 !important; margin: 0 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .feature-pills { display: flex !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 0.5rem !important; padding: 1.4rem 3rem !important; background: #111111 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #1e1e1e !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .fpill { display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 0.35rem !important; background: #1e1e1e !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; font-size: 0.82rem !important; padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 100px !important; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .fpill .dot { width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#F40909;flex-shrink:0; }\n    .ssa-pd .body-wrap { max-width: 800px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; padding: 3rem 2rem 5rem !important; animation: fadeUp 0.5s 0.15s ease both; }\n    .ssa-pd .prose p { font-size: 1.2rem !important; color: #6b6060 !important; line-height: 1.9 !important; margin-bottom: 1.6rem !important; font-weight: 300 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .prose p strong { color: #111111 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .prose a { color: #b50707 !important; text-decoration: underline !important; text-underline-offset: 3px; }\n    .ssa-pd .section-label { font-size: 0.78rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; letter-spacing: 0.2em !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; color: #F40909 !important; margin: 2.8rem 0 0.5rem !important; display: block !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .prose h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important; font-size: 2rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; color: #1e1a1a !important; margin: 0 0 1.1rem !important; padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8e2da !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; background: transparent !important; text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: normal !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .stat-row { display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(130px,1fr)) !important;gap:0.85rem !important;margin:1.6rem 0 2.2rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .stat-card { background:#f7f3ee !important;border-radius:10px !important;padding:1.1rem 1rem !important;text-align:center !important;border:1px solid #e8e2da !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .stat-value { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif !important;font-size:1.5rem !important;font-weight:700 !important;color:#111111 !important;display:block !important;line-height:1.1 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .stat-label { font-size:0.82rem !important;color:#6b6060 !important;margin-top:0.3rem !important;display:block !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .bullet-list { margin:0.5rem 0 1.6rem !important;padding:0 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .bl-item { display:block !important;padding:0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1.6rem !important;font-size:1.15rem !important;color:#6b6060 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.75 !important;position:relative !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .bl-item::before { content:\"\\2022\" !important;color:#F40909 !important;font-size:1.1rem !important;position:absolute !important;left:0 !important;top:0.3rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .bl-item strong { color:#111111 !important;font-weight:500 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .tip-box { background:#fff8f0 !important;border-left:4px solid #F40909 !important;border-radius:10px !important;padding:1.2rem 1.6rem !important;margin:2rem 0 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .tip-box .tip-label { font-size:0.75rem !important;font-weight:500 !important;letter-spacing:0.18em !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;color:#F40909 !important;display:block !important;margin-bottom:0.4rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .tip-box p { font-size:1.15rem !important;color:#5a3a2a !important;margin:0 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.8 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .steps { margin:0.5rem 0 1.8rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .step { display:flex !important;gap:1rem !important;align-items:flex-start !important;margin-bottom:0.85rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .step-num { flex-shrink:0 !important;width:28px !important;height:28px !important;border-radius:50% !important;background:#111111 !important;color:#fff !important;font-size:0.8rem !important;font-weight:500 !important;display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;margin-top:0.15rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .step-text { font-size:1.15rem !important;color:#6b6060 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.75 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .step-text strong { color:#111111 !important;font-weight:500 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .cta-block { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#111111 0%,#1a1a1a 100%) !important;border-radius:12px !important;padding:1.8rem 2rem !important;margin:2.5rem 0 !important;display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;gap:1.4rem !important;text-decoration:none !important;transition:background 0.2s,transform 0.2s !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .cta-block:hover { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a0000 0%,#2a0000 100%) !important;transform:translateY(-1px) !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .cta-block .cta-icon { font-size:2.8rem !important;flex-shrink:0 !important;line-height:1 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .cta-block .cta-text strong { display:block !important;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif !important;font-size:1.2rem !important;color:#fff !important;margin-bottom:0.3rem !important;font-weight:600 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .cta-block .cta-text p { font-size:1.05rem !important;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;margin:0 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.6 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar { display:flex !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;gap:0.6rem !important;align-items:center !important;padding:1.2rem 1.6rem !important;background:#f7f3ee !important;border-radius:10px !important;border:1px solid #e8e2da !important;margin-top:2.5rem !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar span { font-size:0.9rem !important;color:#6b6060 !important;font-weight:300 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar a { display:inline-flex !important;align-items:center !important;gap:0.3rem !important;background:#111111 !important;color:#fff !important;font-size:0.82rem !important;font-weight:500 !important;padding:0.3rem 0.9rem !important;border-radius:100px !important;text-decoration:none !important;transition:background 0.2s !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar a:hover { background:#F40909 !important; }\n  \n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e.ssa-pd .hero::before{content:\"\u0026#128032;\";}\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eFreshwater Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eA small, striking Corydoras with a pale white to cream body and bold black eye patches, dorsal spot, and tail base marking. One of the most distinctive and most popular Cory species in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White Body with Black Panda Markings\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Corydoras panda\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Peaceful Bottom Dweller\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cool Water Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shrimp Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/em\u003e) are a small, visually distinctive bottom-dwelling catfish native to the cool, clear Ucayali River system in Peru. The common name comes from the three bold black markings on an otherwise pale white to cream body -- a black eye mask, a black dorsal fin spot, and a black patch at the base of the tail -- which closely resemble the colouring pattern of a giant panda. This clean, high-contrast two-colour pattern makes Panda Cories one of the most immediately recognisable and most visually striking Corydoras species available, and they are consistently popular for that reason. Like all Corydoras they are peaceful, social, substrate-foraging catfish that occupy the bottom layer of the tank and are safe with the vast majority of community tank inhabitants. They prefer cool, clean, well-oxygenated water and are sensitive to poor water quality and elevated temperatures. Keep in groups of 4 or more on fine sand substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e2–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGH (dGH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e64–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Panda Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale white to cream body with three bold black markings -- eye mask, dorsal spot, and tail base.\u003c\/strong\u003e The three black markings of the Panda Cory are consistent between individuals and clearly defined against the pale base colour, giving the species a clean, graphic quality that distinguishes it immediately from the mottled or banded patterns of most other Corydoras. The eye mask is the most prominent feature, giving the fish an expressive, almost cartoonish face at close range. The combination of the pale body and bold black markings makes Panda Cories particularly visible in a planted tank, even in low-light conditions where more uniformly coloured fish become harder to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller and more delicate than Peppered Cories -- reaching approximately 2 inches at maturity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cories are among the smaller Corydoras species at full size, which makes them particularly well-suited to nano and mid-size planted tanks where a larger Cory species would feel visually heavy. Their smaller size also means their bioload is proportionally lower, which is a practical advantage in a carefully managed shrimp tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial and group-dependent -- keep in groups of 4 or more, 6 preferred.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cories are shoaling fish and show significantly reduced activity, hiding behaviour, and stress indicators when kept singly or in pairs. In a group of 6 they are active, visible, and forage confidently across the full substrate surface. Like the Peppered Cory they should never be kept as a single specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive to water quality and elevated temperature -- more demanding than Peppered Cories.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cories originate from clear, fast-flowing Andean foothill streams and are more sensitive to elevated nitrates, ammonia spikes, and temperatures above 75°F than the hardier Peppered Cory. They are not a beginner fish in the sense of tolerating poor conditions -- they require a cycled, well-maintained tank with consistent water changes and stable parameters. Temperature above 77°F causes chronic stress and shortened lifespan. This sensitivity makes them well-suited to the stable, clean conditions of a well-run shrimp tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine sand substrate is essential -- coarse gravel causes barbel erosion.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sensitive downward-facing barbels of Panda Cories are prone to bacterial infection and physical erosion on coarse or sharp substrates. Fine sand is not optional for long-term Panda Cory health. Eroded or shortened barbels in an established tank are a reliable sign of inappropriate substrate or poor water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eShrimp Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePeaceful but Active Foragers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Neocaridina shrimp are safe -- shrimplets are at moderate risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cories are not aggressive hunters but they are thorough substrate foragers and will consume shrimplets encountered during foraging. Adult Neocaridina at full size are too large to be targeted. Dense planting with Java Moss, Subwassertang, and fine-leaved foreground plants provides the shrimplet cover needed to maintain a breeding colony alongside a Cory group.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared preference for fine sand, cool water, and clean conditions makes them ideal mixed-tank companions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The conditions that keep Panda Cories healthy -- fine sand, 68 to 74°F, low nitrates, stable parameters, good flow -- are the same conditions that produce the best shrimp health and colour. There is no compromise required on tank setup when keeping both species together in a well-run planted tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pale body and black markings of Panda Cories contrast vividly with red and orange Neocaridina.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of Panda Cories foraging across dark sand in a tank with Fire Red Cherry or Sunkist shrimp produces a warm-cool, light-dark contrast at the substrate level that reads as visually intentional. The white-and-black of the Cories and the vivid reds and oranges of the shrimp share the substrate layer without competing for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for Caridina setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Cories prefer pH above 6.0 and moderately soft water. Active substrate Caridina tanks running very low pH and KH are not ideal for long-term Panda Cory health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eKeeper's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanda Cories are the most visually striking Corydoras species for a shrimp tank context -- the pale body and bold black markings create a clear visual contrast against dark substrate and brightly coloured shrimp that the more subdued Peppered Cory cannot match. A group of 6 on black sand with a colony of Fire Red Cherry Shrimp and dense green planting is a display that works at every viewing distance -- the Cories are visible and interesting up close, and the collective movement of the group across the substrate reads as clean and naturalistic from across the room. Keep the water cool, clean, and stable, and this combination rewards long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" class=\"cta-block\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cta-icon\"\u003e🐠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003cspan style=\"color:#F40909;font-weight:500;\"\u003eFreshwater Fish collection\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-size:1.4rem;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eBefore placing your order, please review our\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/doa-policy\" title=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eDOA Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45049447514320,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":45049447547088,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":45049447579856,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":45049447612624,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/panda-corydoras-corydoras-panda-black-silver-cory-catfish-959.webp?v=1782339635","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/products\/panda-corydoras-corydoras-panda","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}