Julii Corys (Corydoras Julii)

Corydoras Panda, also known as the Panda Cory, is an animated, uniquely marked schooling fish that is perfect for the community and planted aquarium due to their peaceful behavior.  These fish are appreciated by shrimp keepers because they tend to get along with shrimp as long as they are well fed.  They are sold at a size of 1.5-2 inches and will grow to around 2 – 2.5 inches in most cases.

Panda Corys are typically very peaceful – we recommend keeping them in a school of 6 or more in order to thrive.

Julii Corys settle most comfortably in mature aquariums with stable water parameters and gentle filtration. Once acclimated, they spend their time exploring the tank bottom, sifting through sand in search of sinking pellets, wafers, and frozen foods. What sets them apart is their intricate spotted markings combined with a calm, social temperament. They are best added to peaceful community tanks with plenty of floor space and hiding areas, where consistent care supports healthy behavior, successful feeding, and long-term vitality.

• Peaceful and social bottom-dwelling catfish ideal for community aquariums

• Group of three encourages natural schooling and reduces stress

• Attractive spotted pattern with a clean, compact body shape

• Constant foragers that add activity to the lower levels of the tank

• Excellent choice for planted and sand-bottom aquariums

• Hardy species when kept in stable, well-maintained conditions

• Compatible with most peaceful tropical fish

• Great option for aquarists who enjoy natural, active behavior

• Best kept in a fully cycled, mature aquarium

• Prefer soft, fine sand substrate to protect sensitive barbels

• Thrive in peaceful community tanks with gentle water flow

• Provide hiding spots using plants, driftwood, or caves

• Feed sinking foods such as Cory wafers and micro pellets

• Supplement diet with frozen or live foods like bloodworms and daphnia

• Feed once or twice daily, ensuring food reaches the bottom

• Maintain good water quality with regular small water changes

Please note: Fish must be shipped via Express Shipping Only due to the safety of the fish. 

A varied diet is the key to healthy Panda Corys. A high-quality flake, pellet and wafer foods as well as frozen foods such as bloodworms are ideal.  Find out more about the Panda Cory in The Shrimp Farm University.

Panda Corys are an excellent addition to any planted tank as well as tanks with other nano fish or adult shrimp since they do not eat live plants and are typically safe to keep with other fish/shrimp.