Three stripe corydoras — a Callichthyidae from 南美洲, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 4.6–6.7 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 22–26 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6–8
GH hardness
5–19 dGH
Adult length
4.6–6.7 cm
Minimum tank
54 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origin
South America
Species overview
From the waters of 南美洲 comes Corydoras trilineatus, a member of the family Callichthyidae. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.6–6.7 cm. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 22–26 °C at pH 6–8. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.
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
Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Avoid keeping with
Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom