Panda Corydora (Hoplisoma Panda) freshwater fish for sale - Legacy Line Aquatics LLC

Panda Corydora (Hoplisoma Panda)

$7.50
Sale price  $7.50 Regular price 
Skip to product information
Panda Corydora (Hoplisoma Panda) freshwater fish for sale - Legacy Line Aquatics LLC

Panda Corydora (Hoplisoma Panda)

$7.50
Sale price  $7.50 Regular price 

Panda Corydoras are one of the most popular and lovable community catfish in the hobby for good reason. Their bold black-and-cream pattern, peaceful temperament, and active bottom-dwelling behavior make them an excellent addition to planted community aquariums. They are a great choice for hobbyists looking to add personality and utility to the lower level of the tank while keeping a peaceful, community-friendly setup.

Why We Love Panda Corydoras

  • Striking black-and-cream “panda” markings

  • Peaceful and community safe

  • Fun, active bottom-dwelling behavior

  • Great for planted aquariums

  • Best kept in groups (very social species)

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by us in a small-scale, care-first setup. We do not source from mass-production fish farms. Our focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish we would be confident keeping in our own fish room. We take a small-scale approach so we can focus on:

  • Fish health
  • Clean systems
  • Proper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes.
  • Parasite free
Quick Facts

  • Adult Size: 2 in
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Lifespan: 5–10 years
  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
  • Temperature: 68–75°F
Animal Data

Feeding

Panda Corydoras are bottom foragers and should be fed a varied diet. Do not rely on “leftovers” from other fish.

Recommended foods:

  • Sinking pellets/wafers
  • Quality micro pellets
  • Frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)
  • Live foods (excellent for conditioning/breeding groups)

Feed once or twice daily in amounts they can finish, and make sure food reaches the bottom.

Important Care Notes

  • Panda Corydoras are schooling fish and should not be kept alone.
  • They are sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes.
  • A clean tank, stable parameters, and proper acclimation are key to success.
  • Fine sand helps protect barbels and encourages natural behavior.
Tank Parameters & Tankmates

Recommended Tank Setup

Panda Corydoras thrive in clean, stable aquariums with gentle-to-moderate flow and soft, smooth substrate.

  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon long recommended for a proper group
  • Best Group Size: 6+ (the more the better)
  • Substrate: Fine sand preferred (best for barbels and natural foraging)
  • Decor: Driftwood, plants, shaded areas, open bottom space to forage
  • Filtration: Strong biological filtration with good oxygenation
  • Flow: Gentle to moderate (avoid blasting them around)

Water Parameters (General Care)

Panda Corydoras do best with stable water quality and regular maintenance.

  • Temperature: 72–76°F ideal (can tolerate slightly warmer, but cooler-stable is preferred)
  • pH: 6.5–7.5 (stability matters more than chasing a number)
  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
  • Ammonia/Nitrite: 0
  • Nitrate: Keep low with regular water changes

Tankmates

Panda Corydoras are ideal for peaceful community aquariums.

Great tankmates include:

  • Small rasboras
  • Tetras
  • Danios (peaceful species)
  • Dwarf cichlids (in appropriate setups)
  • Other peaceful Corydoras
  • Peaceful livebearers

Avoid:

  • Aggressive cichlids
  • Fin-nippers
  • Large predators
  • Rough/abrasive substrate
Local orders & Shipping

Local Delivery 

  • Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
  • $150 minimum order is required for delivery 
  • $25 delivery fee applies 

Local Meet-Up 

  • Local meet-up is available. 
  • After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
  • We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. 

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.

You may also like