Panda corydoras

Corydoras panda

Familie : Callichthyidae

FischSüßwassercatfish

Small catfish with a black and white pattern reminiscent of a panda. Highly appreciated for its beauty and peaceful behavior.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Biome
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Beschreibung

Panda corydoras grows 4-5 cm. Its body is cream white with black spots: one around the eyes (mask), one on the dorsal fin, and one at the tail base. The body is stocky and armored. It is a gregarious bottom fish, very active. It is more sensitive than the bronze corydoras. It prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water.

Lebensraum

Region :

This corydoras inhabits clear, well-oxygenated streams in the Andean foothills. The bottom is sandy, the water cool and flowing. Vegetation is moderate.

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2226 °C
pH67.5
GH28 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.3 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
50 L
Min. Gruppe
5
Endgröße
5 cm
Lebenserwartung
4 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

A minimum 50-liter aquarium for a group of 5-6 individuals. Temperature 22-26°C (avoid high temperatures), pH 6.0-7.5, low to medium hardness. A fine sand substrate is mandatory. A setup with roots and plants, along with good current, is recommended. Omnivorous, accepts bottom tablets and small prey. Compatible with small peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive species or overly warm temperatures.

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