Description
Panda Corydoras – The Adorable and Hardy Bottom Dweller for Your Aquarium
Add a splash of personality and charm to your freshwater tank with the Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda). Known for its striking black markings and playful nature, this small but lively catfish is an ideal addition to peaceful community aquariums. Its unique panda-like coloration—featuring a white body with contrasting black "mask" markings over the eyes and on the fins—gives it an endearing, "cute" appearance that will delight any fish keeper.
The Panda Corydoras is a peaceful, social species that thrives in groups, often seen darting along the substrate in search of food. Despite its small size (typically reaching only 2.5 inches), this active little fish packs a lot of personality. Its calm demeanor makes it an excellent companion for other non-aggressive species, and its delightful behavior will bring an extra layer of fun to your aquarium.
As a bottom-dwelling scavenger, the Panda Corydoras plays an important role in keeping your tank clean by eating uneaten food and organic matter that settles on the substrate. It’s a natural cleaner, helping to maintain a healthier and tidier aquarium while adding life and movement to the bottom of the tank.
Key Features:
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Adorable Appearance: White body with bold black markings that resemble a panda, making it an eye-catching and charming addition to your tank
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Peaceful & Social: A calm, friendly species that thrives in groups, making it perfect for community tanks with other peaceful species
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Efficient Bottom Feeder: Actively helps keep the substrate clean by scavenging uneaten food, detritus, and organic waste
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Hardy & Easy to Care For: Known for its resilience, the Panda Corydoras is adaptable to a variety of water conditions, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small group (3 or more)
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Water Temp: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (like bloodworms and brine shrimp), and occasional vegetables such as blanched spinach or zucchini
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Ensure the substrate is soft and smooth to protect the delicate barbels of the Panda Corydoras. Fine sand or rounded gravel is ideal, as rough or sharp edges can cause injury. Additionally, providing plenty of hiding places and plants will help your Corydoras feel more secure in its environment.
The Panda Corydoras is a delightful, peaceful, and efficient addition to any freshwater aquarium. With its striking appearance, social nature, and algae-eating habits, it will enhance both the aesthetic and health of your tank. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hobbyist, this charming little fish is sure to bring joy to your aquarium.
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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