Longfin Panda Cory

The Longfin Panda Cory pairs the Panda Cory’s pale body and dark eye, dorsal, and tail-base markings with extended fins. It is a gentle, social catfish that looks especially graceful as a group explores a calm planted aquarium.

Fish details

• Identity: Longfin aquarium variety of Corydoras panda.
• Adult size: Approximately 5 cm in body length; extended fins add to its overall span.
• Water type: Freshwater.
• Temperament: Peaceful and social.
• Recommended aquarium: 20 gallons long or larger, with uncluttered floor space.
• Group size: At least 6 Panda Corys.
• Temperature: 72–77°F (22–25°C); avoid prolonged warm-water conditions.
• pH: 6.0–7.4.

Aquarium setup and care

Choose fine sand, smooth decorations, and planted shelter. Use gentle-to-moderate flow with good surface movement and oxygenation. Give the fish open pathways that will not snag their fins, and keep waste from accumulating where they rest.

Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, perform regular partial water changes, and remove uneaten food. Corys require their own balanced diet; leftover food and algae are not sufficient.

Diet and feeding

Provide sinking pellets or tablets and small frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp. Place food where the Corys can reach it without competing with fast or boisterous fish.

Compatibility

Select calm, small community fish that share the Panda Cory’s cooler tropical preferences. Avoid fin-nipping barbs, aggressive fish, and species needing consistently hotter water. Allow room for the group to feed and rest together.

Fin length and development differ between fish and with age. Handle carefully when moving fish, as fin rays and spines can catch in netting.

Ordering information: Offered sizes and prices are shown in the selection menu; they are separate from adult-size guidance. Sizes are approximate, and appearance varies. Please call Las Vegas Exotic Fish at (702) 685-5100 to confirm availability or discuss your aquarium.