Corydoras trilineatus

Common name Three-lined cory, Leopard cory (also used for C. leopardus) Picture of Corydoras trilineatus

Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Corydoras trilineatus

Synonyms

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 22-26^oC (72-79^oF)

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.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Three-lined cory, Leopard cory (also used for C. leopardus)	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Corydoras trilineatus
Synonyms
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	22-26^oC (72-79^oF)
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.