{"product_id":"flag-tailed-panda-cory-catfish-corydoras-oiapoquensis","title":"Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish – Corydoras Oiapoquensis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tropicflow-product-description\" style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK ANSWER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish (Corydoras oiapoquensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      is a peaceful South American Cory known for its\n      \u003cstrong\u003epanda-like black eye mask, dark dorsal marking, and boldly banded tail fin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eOyapock\/Oiapoque River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e along the border of\n      French Guiana and Brazil, this species reaches approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be maintained in groups of at least\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fine sand, clean well-oxygenated water, shaded cover,\n      and peaceful tank mates help this attractive Cory thrive.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish (Corydoras oiapoquensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    is a beautiful short-snouted Cory-type catfish that combines the familiar\n    black-and-cream pattern of a Panda Cory with an eye-catching\n    \u003cstrong\u003estriped caudal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eFlag-Tailed Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eStripe Tailed Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOiapoque Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eOiapoque Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    this species has long been prized by Cory enthusiasts for its distinctive\n    combination of facial mask, dorsal marking, and tail pattern.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The body is typically pale cream, beige, silver-gray, or lightly pinkish.\n    A dark band crosses the eye, producing the recognizable “panda” appearance,\n    while the caudal fin develops several dark bands that create the\n    flag-like pattern responsible for its common name.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species was described in 1972 as\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e and remains widely known by that name\n    throughout the aquarium hobby. Following the 2024 revision of Corydoradinae,\n    it was transferred to the resurrected genus \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    Specialist Cory references commonly use\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, while some major databases\n    currently index the combination as \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    The traditional name \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e remains especially\n    useful for aquarium identification and SEO.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish Care Information\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 38%;\"\u003e\n            Care Requirement\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Flag Tailed Panda Cory Information\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Flag Tailed Panda Cory, Stripe Tailed Panda Cory, Oiapoque Cory\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Trade Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Genus Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquense\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 2–2.25 inches\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            73–79°F (23–26°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6.0–7.2\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Approximately 2–15 dGH\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            20+ Gallons Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6+ Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Peaceful \u0026amp; Social\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Omnivore\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Bottom Dweller\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Beginner to Intermediate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Oyapock \/ Oiapoque River Basin — French Guiana \u0026amp; Brazil\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPEARANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does a Flag Tailed Panda Cory Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e has a compact,\n    short-snouted body with a pale cream, sandy beige, silver, or lightly\n    pinkish base color.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A bold \u003cstrong\u003eblack mask passes through the eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the\n    panda-like facial pattern that immediately gives this fish a resemblance\n    to the famous Panda Cory.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A dark marking is also present around the dorsal-fin region, while the\n    tail fin develops a series of \u003cstrong\u003edark wavy or broken bands\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    These contrasting bands create the striped “flag tail” appearance for\n    which the species is named.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Pattern intensity can vary naturally between individuals. Some populations\n    and aquarium lines may show differences in the amount of dark pigmentation\n    on the dorsal area, caudal peduncle, or tail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FLAG TAIL FEATURE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is It Called the Flag Tailed Panda Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The “Panda Cory” part of the name comes from the dark eye mask and\n    pale body, which resemble the pattern of \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma panda\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The “Flag Tailed” part refers to the\n    \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive dark bands running across the caudal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    These bands can appear wavy or broken and create a striped pattern\n    that looks very different from the mostly clear tail of a standard\n    Panda Cory.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141;\"\u003eFlag Tail Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The easiest feature to look for is the\n      \u003cstrong\u003ebanded tail fin\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Flag Tailed Panda Cory combines\n      a panda-style facial mask with multiple dark tail bands, producing\n      a pattern not found on the common Panda Cory.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VS PANDA --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory vs. Panda Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory (Corydoras oiapoquensis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and the common \u003cstrong\u003ePanda Cory (Corydoras panda)\u003c\/strong\u003e can look\n    similar at first glance, but they are separate species from very\n    different parts of South America.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both species have pale bodies and dark facial markings, but the\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory develops a\n    \u003cstrong\u003estrongly banded caudal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The common Panda Cory typically has a largely clear tail fin and a\n    prominent dark marking at the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e, the tail itself is a major part\n    of the pattern, making the fish especially easy to recognize once the\n    two species are compared side by side.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CONDISCIPULUS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory vs. Brochis Condiscipulus\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In the wild, the Flag Tailed Panda Cory occurs alongside a remarkably\n    similar-looking species historically known as\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras condiscipulus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The two can occur in the same schools, which is reflected in the name\n    \u003cem\u003econdiscipulus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e“schoolmate” or “fellow pupil.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The most obvious external difference is head shape.\n    The Flag Tailed Panda Cory has a \u003cstrong\u003eshorter, blunter snout\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    while the condiscipulus-type fish has a much longer snout.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Under the modern Corydoradinae classification, these two look-alikes\n    are even placed in different genera, reflecting their distinct evolutionary\n    lineages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TAXONOMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Is Corydoras Oiapoquensis Now a Hoplisoma?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e was historically placed in the\n    large genus \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Modern genetic and morphological work demonstrated that the traditional\n    Corydoras grouping contained several separate evolutionary lineages.\n    In the major 2024 revision of Corydoradinae, this short-snouted lineage\n    was transferred to the resurrected genus \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist Cory references therefore commonly use\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some major biological\n    databases currently index the spelling \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    The established aquarium name \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e remains\n    useful for customer recognition and search visibility.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Corys are\n    \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not\n    be kept alone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    together. A proper group generally encourages more confident,\n    active, and visible behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This species can be somewhat shy, particularly when recently imported\n    or kept with large, boisterous fish. A peaceful environment with plenty\n    of cover and several members of its own species helps the fish feel secure.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Cory-type catfish, Flag Tailed Panda Corys may occasionally\n    make a rapid trip to the water surface to gulp atmospheric air before\n    returning to the bottom. Occasional surface visits are normal.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK SETUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal Aquarium Setup for Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e20-gallon or larger aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a practical\n    starting point for a group of six or more Flag Tailed Panda Corys.\n    Horizontal bottom space is more important than tank height.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly recommended.\n    Smooth, rounded fine gravel may also be used when kept exceptionally\n    clean, but sharp or abrasive substrate should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These Corys naturally search the substrate using sensitive barbels,\n    so a clean, soft aquarium floor helps support natural foraging behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Driftwood, smooth stones, live plants, floating plants, shaded areas,\n    and open sections of sand can create an excellent aquarium environment.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Gentle-to-moderate water movement and good surface agitation are useful\n    because this species benefits from \u003cstrong\u003eclean, well-oxygenated water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HABITAT --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Where Do Flag Tailed Panda Corys Come From?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Flag Tailed Panda Cory is native to the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOyapock River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, also spelled Oiapoque,\n    along the border between \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Guiana and Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Scientific records place the species in the upper portions of the\n    drainage, including areas upstream of major rapids.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The type locality is associated with\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCumuri Creek on the left bank of the Rio Oiapoque\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    in French Guiana.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This relatively restricted natural distribution makes the species\n    especially interesting to Cory enthusiasts interested in geographic\n    locality and naturally occurring species diversity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish do well at approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e73–79°F (23–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Soft to moderately hard water can be suitable, but\n    \u003cstrong\u003ewater quality and stability are more important than constantly\n    adjusting the aquarium to reach one exact number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep the aquarium fully cycled with effective biological filtration,\n    good surface agitation, and regular water changes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero. Dirty substrate and poor\n    long-term water quality should be avoided because Cory barbels and\n    overall condition can deteriorate in neglected aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Corys are omnivorous foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and readily accept a variety of appropriately sized aquarium foods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    High-quality sinking pellets, tablets, or wafers can form the foundation\n    of their diet. Supplement prepared foods with frozen or live foods such as:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTubifex\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOther appropriately sized sinking foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Feed enough that the entire group receives food. Larger or faster\n    midwater fish should not be allowed to consume everything before\n    sinking foods reach the Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 4px solid #d49a17; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flag Tailed Panda Corys should not be\n    purchased simply as aquarium “cleaner fish.” Although they naturally\n    forage along the substrate, they require intentional feeding with a\n    complete diet. Cory catfish do not replace regular water changes,\n    substrate cleaning, and normal aquarium maintenance.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful temperament of the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable for\n    carefully planned freshwater community aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Potential tank mates may include peaceful tetras, pencilfish,\n    rasboras, small danios, peaceful dwarf cichlids, small gouramis,\n    other compatible Cory-type catfish, and other non-aggressive freshwater\n    species with overlapping water requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large, aggressive, highly territorial, or excessively boisterous\n    fish. Flag Tailed Panda Corys can be relatively shy and may stop feeding\n    confidently when intimidated by much larger tank mates.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SEXING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Male vs. Female Flag Tailed Panda Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Adult males and females can be distinguished more easily once the fish\n    reach maturity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e generally remain somewhat smaller and slimmer,\n    reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e can reach approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2.2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and usually become broader and heavier\n    through the body.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The difference is often easiest to see when mature fish are viewed\n    from above, especially when females are in breeding condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY CHOOSE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive black-and-white banded tail fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic panda-style dark eye mask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeautiful pale cream-to-silver body\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLess commonly available than standard Panda Corys\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament for community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManageable adult size around 2–2.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSocial behavior when maintained in a proper group\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting Oyapock\/Oiapoque locality species\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for Cory enthusiasts and planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEFORE BUYING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border: 1px solid #d8e8e2; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Before Buying Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Flag Tailed Panda Corys are social fish and should not be kept alone.\n      Plan to keep \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and introduce them only\n      to a mature, fully cycled aquarium. Provide fine sand, clean and\n      well-oxygenated water, peaceful tank mates, shaded cover, and a varied\n      diet. Because this species can be shy, avoid housing it with large or\n      overly competitive fish that may prevent the group from feeding comfortably.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish FAQ\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is a Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The Flag Tailed Panda Cory is a peaceful Cory-type catfish from the\n      Oyapock River basin of French Guiana and Brazil. It is known for its\n      pale body, dark panda-like eye mask, dorsal marking, and distinctive\n      banded tail fin.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is Corydoras oiapoquensis now a Hoplisoma?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. Following the 2024 revision of Corydoradinae,\n      \u003cem\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e was transferred to the genus\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e. Specialist Cory references commonly use\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquense\u003c\/em\u003e, while some scientific databases\n      currently index the spelling \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma oiapoquensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Why is it called the Flag Tailed Panda Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The fish has a panda-like black eye mask and pale body, while the\n      caudal fin contains several dark bands. These contrasting tail bands\n      create the “flag tail” appearance responsible for its common name.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is the Flag Tailed Panda Cory the same as a Panda Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No. They are separate species. The Flag Tailed Panda Cory is native\n      to the Oyapock\/Oiapoque River basin, while the common Panda Cory comes\n      from Peru. The Flag Tailed Panda Cory also has a distinctly banded\n      tail fin, unlike the mostly clear tail of a standard Panda Cory.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How can I identify a Flag Tailed Panda Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Look for a pale body, dark eye mask, dark dorsal-region marking,\n      and several dark bands across the tail fin. The banded caudal fin\n      is one of the best visual clues separating this species from the\n      common Panda Cory.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How big do Flag Tailed Panda Corys get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Adult males generally reach about \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, while\n      females can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      and usually become fuller-bodied.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How many Flag Tailed Panda Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 Flag Tailed Panda Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n      They are social fish and generally become more active and confident\n      when maintained in a proper group.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What temperature is best for Flag Tailed Panda Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A practical aquarium temperature range is approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e73–79°F (23–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pH around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Where do Flag Tailed Panda Corys come from?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      They are native to the \u003cstrong\u003eOyapock\/Oiapoque River basin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      along the border of French Guiana and Brazil. Records are concentrated\n      in the upper portions of the drainage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is the difference between Flag Tailed Panda Cory and condiscipulus?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      The two species can look remarkably similar and occur together in\n      nature. The Flag Tailed Panda Cory has a shorter, blunter snout,\n      while the condiscipulus-type species has a noticeably longer snout.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. They are peaceful social catfish and work well with calm\n      freshwater community species that share compatible water requirements.\n      Avoid large or aggressive fish that may intimidate them.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What do Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish eat?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Feed a varied diet containing quality sinking pellets, tablets, or\n      wafers supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods\n      such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, blackworms, and Tubifex.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do Flag Tailed Panda Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      They naturally forage along the aquarium floor, but they should not\n      be considered aquarium maintenance animals. They require intentional\n      feeding with nutritious foods along with regular water changes and\n      normal substrate cleaning.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 34px; padding: 22px; background: #016141; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Flag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add a distinctive twist on the classic panda-style Cory pattern to your\n      freshwater aquarium with the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlag Tailed Panda Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      With its bold eye mask, striped flag-like tail, peaceful personality,\n      and fascinating Oyapock River origin,\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCorydoras oiapoquensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for\n      Cory enthusiasts, planted aquariums, and peaceful freshwater community tanks.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Tropicflow","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52690223595818,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":52690223628586,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish – Recommended","offer_id":52690223661354,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6237\/5466\/files\/Flag-Tailed-Panda-Cory-Catfish-Corydoras-Oiapoquensis.png?v=1789894666","url":"https:\/\/tropicflow.com\/products\/flag-tailed-panda-cory-catfish-corydoras-oiapoquensis","provider":"Tropicflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}