Leopard Catfish

[HCpetraitis]

I don't really know if this is the right forum.... But I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on the Leopard Catfish. It's actual name is Corydora Julii. I was thinking of getting one to add to my tank. I have all livebearers. If anyone could show me some pictures and any information on them would be great. Thanks!

 

[pippoodle]

here\'s a pic of one of my C. trilineatus also known as leopard corys or false juliis (just found that out on here - i got them as leopards)

sterbai

you would need more than one for them to be happy as they like to live in a group of at least 6

if you dont have much room in the tank go for habrosus or pymaeus

habrosus

pygmaeus

 

[HCpetraitis]

thats a great picture! Yeah I think I'm getting the C.julii My friend has one and it has been very happy in the tank. Do you have advice for me though?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi HCpetraitis

Almost all corys that are called C. julii are really C. trilineatus. They are an excellent fish and you will surely enjoy having it. However, corys are a schooling fish and should not be kept by themselves but in groups. Please buy at least 3 or more if space permits. They will be more active and happy than when kept alone.

 

[HCpetraitis]

Ok I thought of getting three or four but I'm thinking more towards 3.

 

[mcgrimes]

The more the merrier! Especially when feeding time arrives, mine love to eat together!

 

[OldMan47]

If you have the room in your tank, a group of at least 6 to 8 is better than smaller groups. I find that a nice sized group has characteristics in their behaviour that I just don't see in small groups. As McGrimes said, the more the merrier.

 

[HCpetraitis]

Yeah I don't know about my more than 4 though because of space. What is recommended for a 10 gallon if they didn't need to have friends with them?

 

[OldMan47]

If they are the only fish in the tank, I would go to 6 trilineatus in a 10 gallon. More than that might be begging for trouble. If they are the only fish in the tank you could also move the temperature cooler than we usually keep a tropical tank. The cories would like that.

 

[HCpetraitis]

OK I think I'll get 4.