Description
Corydoras Panda Longfin
Corydoras Panda Longfin are a charming and peaceful freshwater catfish prized for their distinctive panda-like markings and elegant extended fins. This selectively bred longfin form of the popular Panda Corydoras combines the familiar black-and-white pattern with flowing finnage, making it an excellent choice for planted community aquariums. Active, social and highly entertaining to watch, they are best kept in groups where they can display their natural foraging behaviour.
Features of Corydoras Panda Longfin
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Distinctive black-and-white panda-like body markings
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Elegant long fins and flowing finnage
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Peaceful and highly suitable for community aquariums
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Typically grows to approximately 5 cm
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Social shoaling species best kept in groups of 6 or more
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Active bottom-dweller that constantly explores the substrate
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Peaceful with similarly sized community fish
The best aquarium size for Corydoras Panda Longfin
A minimum aquarium size of 60 litres is recommended for a group of Corydoras Panda Longfin. A larger footprint provides additional bottom area for natural foraging and social behaviour. Keeping a group of at least 6 specimens is strongly recommended, with larger groups often displaying greater confidence and activity.
Tank Mate Compatibility for Corydoras Panda Longfin
Corydoras Panda Longfin are peaceful community fish and can be kept with a wide range of similarly peaceful species. Suitable tank mates include:
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Harlequin Rasbora
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Neon Tetra
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Ember Tetra
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Honey Gourami
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Bristlenose Catfish
Avoid aggressive or highly territorial species that may compete with or harass these gentle bottom-dwellers.
Diet for Corydoras Panda Longfin
Provide a varied diet of high-quality sinking catfish pellets and wafers. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed sinking foods after other aquarium fish have been fed to ensure the Corydoras receive adequate nutrition.
Aquarium Setup Corydoras Panda Longfin
Aquarium Filtration
Use efficient biological and mechanical filtration while maintaining gentle to moderate water movement. Good oxygenation is particularly beneficial, as Corydoras frequently forage across the substrate.
Aquarium Plants
Live plants provide shelter and enrichment while creating additional surfaces for natural grazing. Leave open areas of substrate available for foraging.
Aquarium Lighting
Moderate lighting is suitable, with shaded areas created by plants, wood or floating vegetation helping these bottom-dwelling fish feel secure.
Aquarium Heating
Maintain a stable temperature of approximately 20–25°C. Avoid sudden fluctuations and maintain consistently good water quality.
Aquarium Substrate
Fine sand is ideal for Corydoras Panda Longfin, allowing them to safely sift through the substrate while foraging. Smooth, fine gravel can also be used.
Aquarium Decorations
Use smooth driftwood, rocks and plants to create hiding places and visual cover. Avoid sharp decorations that could damage their delicate barbels and long fins, while retaining open areas for feeding and exploration.
