{"product_id":"julii-corydoras-catfish-hoplisoma-julii","title":"Julii Corydoras Catfish | Hoplisoma julii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Julii Cory is a neat, elegant little catfish covered in fine dark reticulations and spots, forever pottering along the bottom in a busy shoal. Peaceful, hardy and endlessly endearing, it's a tidy choice for the planted community aquarium. It stays small at around 5–6 cm and is happiest in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoplisoma julii comes from clear, slow streams and tributaries of the lower Amazon in eastern Brazil, where it forages over soft sand and leaf litter. A quick honest note: the true H. julii is rarely imported, and many fish sold under this name are the very similar Three-lined Cory (H. trilineatum); their care is essentially identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact, armoured corydoras with a silvery body finely peppered with dark spots and worm-like markings, and a distinct dark blotch on the dorsal fin. The head pattern of true julii is fine spotting rather than connected lines. Males are slightly smaller and slimmer than the rounder females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and social. It must be kept in a group — six or more keeps the fish confident and active, and they forage and rest together. It mixes happily with any calm community fish and spends its time working the substrate for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous bottom-feeder. Offer sinking pellets and wafers as the staple, along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Make sure enough food reaches the bottom past faster mid-water fish, and never rely on leftovers alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 60 litres for a group, ideally 75 litres or more, with a soft sand or smooth-gravel substrate to protect the delicate barbels. Soft to neutral water and clean, well-oxygenated conditions suit it best. It is hardy and beginner-friendly, though sharp substrate and poor water quality will damage its barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-depositor. In classic corydoras fashion, a well-conditioned group spawns after a cool water change, the female carrying fertilised eggs in a \"pouch\" of pelvic fins before sticking them to glass and plants. Eggs hatch in a few days; the fry take crushed food and baby brine shrimp. Breeding is achievable with patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoplisoma julii (formerly Corydoras julii)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJulii Cory (Leopard Cory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Amazon, eastern Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–12 dGH (soft to neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (does not eat plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish — tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf gouramis, small peaceful cichlids such as rams, other corydoras, and small shrimp. Anything calm that shares soft to neutral water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and any big predator that could eat or harass a small bottom-dweller. Avoid sharp gravel that damages the barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232800882979,"sku":"AA1590","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232800915747,"sku":"AA1590-M","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/julii-corydoras-catfish-hopl-43878323945763.webp?v=1790306092","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/julii-corydoras-catfish-hoplisoma-julii","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}