Fish Profile



Leopard Corydoras

Origin= Upper Amazon and its tributaries.

Scientific Name= Corydoras julii

Max. Size= 2.36" (6CM)

pH= 6-8

Temperature= 22-29C (72-85F)

Temperment= Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size and/or Tank Type= A 15G (60L), community tank

Favourite Foods= Live & Artifical foods.

Other Info= This is a shy species, it requires more warmth. It is often confused with Corydoras trilineatus which is extremly variable in coloration.

Breeding Info= TANK: With 12-25G (50-100L) capacity.

GENDER: The male is smaller and more slender.

BREEDING RATIO: 2-3 Males : 1 Female

BREEDING WATER: 25-28C (78-84F); pH of 6-7; dCH max. 2; dGH max. 10.

OTHER BREEDING INFO: As far as I know, this species has never been bred, so the breeding information is all hypothetical.

Photo Credit:
Andrue & Sandy's Aquarium Pictures


Photo Credit:
Andrue & Sandy's Aquarium Pictures


Photo Credit:
Andrue & Sandy's Aquarium Pictures
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