Julii cory - Corydoras julii

Scientific name: Corydoras julii

Common name: Julii cory

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 3 - 4 cm (1.18 - 1.57 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 25 - 28 °C (77 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Feeding

Julii corys accept tablets, granules and mostly all food which could fall to bottom.

Sexing

Difficult. Females tend to be rounder than males.

Breeding

Like all Corys, you’ll need bit of luck. Try to keep them in a group of 5 or more. Julii corys are egg-layers. Eggs are usually laid on glass. Fry hatch in 2-3 days and they should be separated from parents or other fish. Feed them artemia salina or ordinary food and algae, since they’re able to eat such food.

Lifespan

About 5 years.

Pictures

Thanks to FLBettaCouple.