{"product_id":"live-fish-panda-cory-single","title":"Live Fish Panda Cory | Single","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panda Cory possesses a compact, armored body protected by overlapping bone-like plates (scutes) instead of scales. Its body color ranges from an \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoff-white to a pinkish-gold hue\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, contrasted by three sharp black markings: a mask across the eyes, a patch on the dorsal fin, and a spot at the base of the tail (caudal peduncle). It has a flat belly and a downward-facing mouth equipped with \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ethree pairs of sensitive barbels\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (whiskers) used to forage through substrate for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCore Characteristics\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSchooling Nature\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003estrictly schooling fish\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be kept in groups of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eat least 4 to 6 individuals\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Single specimens will become timid, stressed, and hide constantly.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSubstrate Sensitive\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: They spend almost all their time siftng through the bottom of the tank. A \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esmooth sand substrate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is mandatory; sharp gravel will tear their delicate sensory barbels, leading to dangerous bacterial infections.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIntestinal Respiration\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, they possess a unique ability to dart to the surface, swallow a gulp of air, and absorb oxygen through their hindgut. Do not be alarmed if you see this quick vertical darting behavior.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCooler Water Preference\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike many tropical fish, Panda Cories originate from meltwater rivers and \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eprefer slightly cooler water\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e than other cory species. Keeping them in water consistently above 78°F (25.5°C) will shorten their lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLifespan\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e3 to 5 years\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (can live longer with optimal care)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDiet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivore (Bottom-feeder)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTemperament\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePeaceful and social\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e10 to 15 gallons\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e72°F to 77°F (22°C to 25°C)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWater pH\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cloningaquapets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46897223303366,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6764\/3334\/files\/CloningAquaPets_46.png?v=1786266498","url":"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/products\/live-fish-panda-cory-single","provider":"cloningaquapets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}