Peppered cory vs Panda cory

[fishycat]

Not trying to start an argument, but my experience with Pandas, and what I read on websites like www.scotcat.com and www.planetcatfish.com,
is to the effect that Pandas prefer cooler temperatures than most other corydoras. Definitely don't want the tank over 78, and better around 75. I've never kept Pandas below 71, so perhaps you are right on that score. I've never had Peppereds, so I can't comment on their ability to tolerate low temperatures.

I've got about 25-30 pandas, after starting with six and having them reproduce pretty prolifically. I think they're great.

I was not saying that pandas like high tropical temps, more emphasizing that peppereds could work better if you have a cooler tank temp. Or, as noted above, if your power goes out.

 

[Eastside Game]

so guys, for a tropical aquarium of 77- 80 degrees peppered cories? or pandas would do fine ?

 

[Dwarf Puffers]

77-80 is a little high for most cories, although I hear Sterbai like it.

I chose Pandas, though my Peppereds have certainly been much kinder to me. Pandas are just a breeding (and I suppose keeping, as they seem to be hard to keep alive) dream of mine.

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

I LOVE my pandas! They are my favorite fish in the tank. They are very busy, always moving (usually in a group), and never hide. They aren't the least bit shy, and some will come investigate my hand while I'm cleaning. They are so much fun to watch, and they're absolutely adorable too. I keep mine at 78 and they've done great. I've never kept peppereds, so I can't speak on their behalf, but I've quickly become a die-hard panda fan. I think you'd love them!

 

[angyles]

I think it really comes down to picking the one you find the most attractive. In general, most of your common cories are going to be pretty easy to keep and enjoyable to watch. go with the ones you think are cuter. Or, get a small school of each if you have the room. they'll hang out together.

 

[fishycat]

so guys, for a tropical aquarium of 77- 80 degrees peppered cories? or pandas would do fine ?

77-80 is a little high for most cories, although I hear Sterbai like it.

Actually, I just checked planetcatfish.com and they list 77 degrees at the high-end for both. For sterbai they have 82 degrees. Dang, I should get some of those. :naughty:

My water never drops below 75 (while running my a/c @ 74 degrees overnight) and has hit 83-84 during the day in summer. I think a couple degrees over is not going to suddenly kill off your fish, although I have floated frozen water bottles in my tanks during the summer.

 

[thebrandon]

I have peppered corys and they love to stray from the pack all the time. They school most of the time, but many times you can find a few of them lurking around by themselves. I personally like the look of pandas better.

 

[Eastside Game]

thank you to everyone who replied. i think i will start off with cory pandas and see where that road takes me =).

 

[Chrisk-K]

I have peppers, pandas, schwartzi, leucomelas, haraldschultzi and davidsandi. My peppers are the shiest. I hardly see them. My 15 pandas are the most active.

 

[Buenah36]

Just a thanks for posting question as I'm setting up new tank and also wondering about the cory cats. Best of luck.