Panda Cory

A black-and-cream armoured catfish with panda eye patches. Endlessly busy on the bottom, winking at you between sand-sifting sessions.

Min tank size

60 L

Temperature

20–25 °C

pH

6–7.4

Hardness

2–12 dGH

Group size

6+ (ideally 10)

Diet

Omnivore — sinking wafers, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms

Lifespan

8–10 years

Adult size

5 cm

Must be kept in groups of six or more over soft sand — sharp gravel damages barbels. Feed sinking foods directly; don't rely on leftovers.