Trilineatus Corydoras
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| Common name | Three-lined cory, Leopard cory (also used for C. leopardus) |
| Scientific name | Corydoras trilineatus |
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| Size | Up to 2" (5cm) |
| Origin | S. America: Peru, Brazil, Colombia |
| Tank setup | Planted tank, preferably with sandy substrate or smooth, rounded gravel. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful community fish. |
| Temperature | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry | Bright, clear water with pH around neutral ideally. |
| Feeding | Omnivore: Live and frozen foods preferred, but will take sinking granular and pellet foods. |
| Sexing | Females slightly more robust in shape. |
| Breeding | Quite difficult to spawn, but should breed in typical Corydoras fashion. |
| Comments | This species is often confused with C. julii and C. leopardus, which have very similar markings.
Keep as a small group. |
