Julii Cory (true) (Corydoras julii)
Fish in the family Callichthyidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCorydoras julii
FamilyCallichthyidae
Also known asTrue Julii Corydoras, Leopard Cory
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size2 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-20 dGH
Appearance
Silvery body covered in distinct separate dark spots (not lines) with a clean dark dorsal stripe; finer head reticulation than trilineatus.
Difficulty and care for the Julii Cory (true)
Easy
Origin and habitat
Brazil (lower Amazon coastal drainages, Parnaiba)
Keeper notes
Peaceful schooler; genuinely rare in the trade despite the name.
Log Julii Cory (true) in your reef tank
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