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.