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False Julii Corydoras
Corydoras trilineatus
Family: Callichthyidae
Commonly sold as julii corydoras, C. trilineatus has spots that merge into broken lines along the body. It is extremely popular in the hobby due to its attractive pattern and ease of care. Active during the day and peaceful with all tankmates.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – sinking pellets, frozen foods, algae wafers
- lifespan
- 5–8 years
- max size
- 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
- tank size
- 15 gallons minimum
- school size
- 6+
- temperament
- Peaceful, schooling
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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