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Panda corydoras tank mates and minimum tank size

Corydoras panda

Panda corydoras grow to 5 cm (2 in). They live in groups: keep at least 6. They need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F) and pH 6.0–7.4.

Minimum tank

114 L (30 US gal), at least 45 cm (18 in) long

Adult size

5 cm (2 in)

Temperature

22–25 °C (72–77 °F)

pH

pH 6.0–7.4

Group

6 or more

Panda corydoras minimum tank size

Panda corydoras need at least 114 L (30 US gal), in a tank at least 45 cm (18 in) long.

That is the largest minimum among the sources below. The planner also checks the tank length against the adult size of 5 cm (2 in): a tank shorter than 4 times that is cramped (20 cm (7.9 in)).

Panda corydoras tank mates

Each of the other 52 species in this reference, judged against panda corydoras by the same rules as the compatibility checker. A guide, not a guarantee.

Compatible (31)

• Black neon tetra
• Black skirt tetra
• Bristlenose pleco
• Celestial pearl danio
• Cherry barb
• Common pleco
• Congo tetra
• Ember tetra
• Endler's livebearer
• Glass catfish
• Glowlight tetra
• Guppy
• Harlequin rasbora
• Honey gourami
• Kribensis
• Kuhli loach
• Lemon tetra
• Neon tetra
• Nerite snail
• Otocinclus
• Pearl gourami
• Peppered corydoras
• Platy
• Pygmy corydoras
• Red tail shark
• Serpae tetra
• Siamese algae eater
• Swordtail
• Tiger barb
• Yoyo loach
• Zebra danio

With care (13)

• BettaThe only temperature that suits both is 24.4–25 °C (76–77 °F), set by bettas and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin. Bettas are usually best kept alone. Some accept calm tank mates such as panda corydoras, many do not.
• Bronze corydorasThe only temperature that suits both is 25 °C (77 °F), set by bronze corydoras and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Cardinal tetraThe only pH that suits both is pH 6.0, set by panda corydoras and cardinal tetras. That leaves no margin.
• Cherry shrimpPanda corydoras leave adult cherry shrimp alone but may eat their young.
• Chili rasboraThe only temperature that suits both is 25 °C (77 °F), set by chili rasboras and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Clown loachThe only temperature that suits both is 25 °C (77 °F), set by clown loaches and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Cockatoo dwarf cichlidThe only pH that suits both is pH 6.0, set by panda corydoras and cockatoo dwarf cichlids. That leaves no margin.
• Dwarf gouramiThe only temperature that suits both is 25 °C (77 °F), set by dwarf gouramis and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Mystery snailThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.2–7.4, set by mystery snails and panda corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Paradise fishThe only temperature that suits both is 22 °C (72 °F), set by panda corydoras and paradise fish. That leaves no margin.
• Rosy barbThe only temperature that suits both is 22 °C (72 °F), set by panda corydoras and rosy barbs. That leaves no margin.
• Rummy-nose tetraThe only pH that suits both is pH 6.0, set by panda corydoras and rummy-nose tetras. That leaves no margin.
• White cloud mountain minnowThe only temperature that suits both is 22 °C (72 °F), set by panda corydoras and white cloud mountain minnows. That leaves no margin.

Not compatible (8)

• AngelfishAngelfish need 25.6–28.9 °C (78–84 °F); panda corydoras need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F). No temperature suits both. Angelfish grow to 15 cm and eat animals they can swallow; panda corydoras grow to 5 cm.
• Boeseman's rainbowfishBoeseman's rainbowfish need 27–30 °C (81–86 °F); panda corydoras need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F). No temperature suits both.
• Convict cichlidConvict cichlids are aggressive and best kept in a tank of their own; they attack fish several times their size, so panda corydoras would be harassed. Convict cichlids grow to 15 cm and eat animals they can swallow; panda corydoras grow to 5 cm.
• DiscusDiscus need 26–30 °C (79–86 °F); panda corydoras need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F). No temperature suits both.
• German blue ramGerman blue rams need 27–30 °C (81–86 °F); panda corydoras need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F). No temperature suits both. The only pH that suits both is pH 6.0, set by panda corydoras and German blue rams. That leaves no margin.
• GoldfishPanda corydoras need 22–25 °C (72–77 °F); goldfish need 15.6–21.1 °C (60–70 °F). No temperature suits both.
• MollyMollies need pH 7.5–8.2; panda corydoras need pH 6.0–7.4. No pH suits both.
• OscarOscars grow to 46 cm and eat animals they can swallow; panda corydoras grow to 5 cm.

Sources

Where sources differ, the value shown is computed as the most cautious one.

Behaviour notes are from Seriously Fish, read 2026-10-26.

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