What size tank do panda corydoras need?
At least 15 gallons (57 liters) for a group of 6. The smallest standard tank that works is the 15 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. We give the size for an adult fish in a proper group, because the small fish in the shop will grow. Scientific name: Corydoras panda.
How many panda corydoras in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if panda corydoras are the only fish in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many panda corydoras |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | Too small |
| 20 gallon long | up to 11 |
| 29 gallon | up to 16 |
| 40 gallon breeder | up to 22 |
| 55 gallon | up to 31 |
| 75 gallon | up to 43 |
| 125 gallon | 60 or more |
Check panda corydoras against your own tank and other fish
Good to know
- Keep at least 6. Alone or in twos and threes, panda corydoras hide, stop eating well, or pick on each other.
Tank mates for panda corydoras
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
Poor matches
- Betta: Their temperature ranges barely overlap: Panda corydoras likes 68–77 °F (20–25 °C), Betta likes 75–82 °F (24–28 °C).
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as panda corydoras.
- Molly: They need different water: Panda corydoras likes a pH of 6–7.5, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank do panda corydoras need?
At least 15 gallons (57 liters) for a group of 6. The smallest standard tank that works is the 15 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many panda corydoras should be kept together?
At least 6. Panda corydoras are social animals and only behave naturally in a group. More is better if the tank has room.
Can panda corydoras live in a 10 gallon tank?
No. Panda corydoras needs at least 15 gallons (57 liters).
What temperature do panda corydoras need?
68–77 °F (20–25 °C), with a pH of 6–7.5. A heater is only needed if your room gets cold.
Can panda corydoras live with a betta?
It is not a good match. Their temperature ranges barely overlap: Panda corydoras likes 68–77 °F (20–25 °C), Betta likes 75–82 °F (24–28 °C).
More fish
- Yellow lab
- Shell dweller
- Bronze corydoras
- Peppered corydoras
- Sterba's corydoras
- Pygmy corydoras
- All 81 species
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.