Threestripe Corydora

🐟 Threestripe Corydora – Care Guide

Common Names: Threestripe Corydora, Leopard Cory, False Julii Cory

Scientific Name: Corydoras trilineatus

🔹 Basics

• Size: 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm)
• Lifespan: 5–8 years (sometimes longer with good care)
• Tank Size: 20+ gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful, social bottom-dweller
• Care Level: Easy

🌊 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Flow: Low to moderate

🏡 Tank Setup

• Keep in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior
• Use soft sand substrate to protect their sensitive barbels
• Add driftwood, rocks, and plants for cover
• Provide open areas for bottom foraging
• Peaceful community tank compatible

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Omnivore
• Food: Sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
• Tip: They won’t survive on leftovers—offer food that reaches the bottom

🎨 Appearance

• Cream or silver body with reticulated spots and a bold black line running from the eye to the tail
• Often confused with Julii Cory (C. julii), but Threestripe has a connected mesh-like pattern on the head