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The image below shows a mix of similar looking Corydoras: quite confusing, so make sure you know which species you’re buying! Since they are active and speedy, always on the lookout for food, it’s highly recommended to go for a minimum aquarium size of 20 gallons (76 liter, with a longer tank being preferable) if you’re interested in keeping panda Corydoras. If you’re looking for a sturdy Corydoras that works well with more assertive species, consider going for the bronze Cory instead! However, panda Cory adults are known to potentially eat their own eggs, so it’s best to initiate spawning in a smaller aquarium where you can remove the breeders after spawning.

The bodies of waters they inhabit are often choked with vegetation with low water flow, which is why it’s crucial to have lots of plants and driftwood to help them feel safe. It’s almost guaranteed that even if you aren’t a fish lover, you’d see this beautiful creature and instantly fall in love! Although there are different spawning methods, depending on a breeder’s preferences and experience, it’s often best to keep the bonded pair in their own tank. Otherwise, if the rams are kept in a community tank, there’s a risk of other fish potentially eating the eggs or fry.

The various members of the Corydoras genus are incredibly popular aquarium fish after all, and for good reason. To kick things off, it’s only fitting to take a look at the most commonly kept Corydoras catfish in the hobby: Corydoras aeneus. This means that if you manage to find this coveted species you’ll ideally have to provide a medium-sized aquarium of at least around 30 gallons/113 L. Combine them with small schooling fish for a calm community with a balanced look. If you’d like to know more about keeping Corydoras pygmaeus in your own aquarium, don’t forget to have a look at its full caresheet.

The first thing you’ll have to do to plant your new aquarium grass is to remove it from its cup and carefully free the roots from their wooly prison. If you want to grow a dwarf hairgrass carpet in your aquarium, make sure all the requirements for lush growth have been met. If you just want a few tufts of aquarium grass here and there you can probably get away with slightly lower light and not too many added nutrients, but for an actual carpet a little more dedication is needed. If you want an instant carpet you’ll have to invest a little in multiple larger cups of the plant so you can cover the entire bottom of your tank immediately.