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| Common name: | Three-lined cory, Leopard cory (also used for C. leopardus) |
| Scientific name: | Corydoras trilineatus |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 2" (5cm) |
| Origin: | South America: Peru, Brazil, Colombia. |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank, preferably with sandy substrate or smooth, rounded gravel. |
| Compatibility: | A 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 in a group.
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