Family: Callichthyidae
Leopard corydoras — a Callichthyidae from South America, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 3.9–5.7 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 23–26 °C.
A Callichthyidae species native to South America: Corydoras julii lives bottom-dwelling over sand. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Adults reach 3.9–5.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Corydoras species we profile, alongside Corydoras aeneus, Corydoras paleatus, Corydoras panda.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; most activity happens after dark; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 23–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–8, GH 6.6–20.4 dGH suit it.
Expect 3.9–5.7 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 39 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. It forages naturally over fine sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark — pair it with Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably and skip Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Its home waters are South America — slow streams over sand, with gentle.
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Females rounder.