Three Stripe Corydoras Care Guide
Trilineatus corydoras
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Bioload Score
800
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Three Stripe Corydoras can be kept with a variety of peaceful community fish such as Tetras, Guppies, and other small non-aggressive species that share similar water parameters.
Good to Know
Three Stripe Corydoras have delicate barbels, so avoid using sharp substrate that can damage them. Provide soft, sandy substrate or smooth gravel.
Gender Differences
Females are typically larger and rounder-bodied than males. Males may have more pronounced bristles on their pectoral fins.
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