Julii corydoras size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 5.5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).

Julii corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Julii corydoras water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).

Julii corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Dwarf chain loach, Black skirt tetra, and Diamond tetra.

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Julii corydoras

Corydoras julii

A loose group sifting through sand and resting on top of the leaves.

The Julii corydoras (Corydoras julii) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 5.5 cm. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 22–26 °C.

Size: 5.5 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 22–26 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6.0–7.6

Hardness2–15 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres16 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres45 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres75 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres162 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres300 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres360 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along62 species

and 38 more species

Caution25 species

Not together12 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderSiluriformes
FamilyCallichthyidae
GenusCorydoras
SpeciesCorydoras julii
Described bySteindachner, 1906

In other languages

English: Peppered Cory
Russian: Леопардовый панцирник

Quick answers

Julii corydoras size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 5.5 cm. Record sizes among the 43 Corydoras species on LumaReef: 2 cm (Salt-and-pepper Catfish) to 7.5 cm (Bronze corydoras).
Julii corydoras tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Julii corydoras water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.6, hardness 2–15 °dGH. Close to what most Corydoras on LumaReef need (21–26 °C).
Julii corydoras tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Dwarf chain loach, Black skirt tetra, and Diamond tetra.
Julii corydoras: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Julii corydoras and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.