Leopard corydoras — a Callichthyidae from 南美洲, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 3.9–5.7 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 23–26 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
23–26 °C
pH
6–8
GH hardness
6.6–20.4 dGH
Adult length
3.9–5.7 cm
Minimum tank
39 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origin
南美洲
Species overview
Corydoras julii, a member of the family Callichthyidae, is native to 南美洲. Its barbels read the sand like fingers; coarse gravel slowly wears them down. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.9–5.7 cm. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. Provide soft substrate, hiding tubes, and food that reaches the bottom before tankmates finish it. Maintain 23–26 °C at pH 6–8. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.
Native biotope
Habitat
Slow streams over sand
Flow
Gentle
Dissolved O₂
Moderate
Aquascape & hardware
Substrate
Fine sand
Hardscape
Driftwood and broad-leaf shade
Plants
Hardy low-light species
Temperament, diet & tankmates
Schooling
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Diet
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
Recommended tankmates
Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably