Julii corydoras
Corydoras julii · Callichthyidae
Also known as Julii cory, Leopard cory
Beginner
Finely spotted with a clean black lateral line; often sold mixed with the three-stripe cory.
In short: A Julii corydoras needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–27 °C (72–81 °F) and pH 6–7.8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Adult size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Hardness
- 2–18 dGH
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — sinking pellets, frozen foods, tablets.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Northeastern Brazil
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Clear sandy coastal rivers
- Natural conditions
- Sand, clean water, gentle flow.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- TetrasRasborasDwarf cichlids
- Avoid
- Sharp gravelLarge cichlids
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are broader.
- Notes
- Spawns on glass after cool water changes.
- Common ailments
- Barbel erosionIch
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