{"product_id":"corydoras-julii-l","title":"Corydoras JulII Large","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eCorydoras julii (often called \u003cem data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eJulii Corydoras\u003c\/em\u003e) are peaceful, small freshwater catfish loved for their intricate spotted patterns and active schooling behavior. Native to slow-moving tributaries in the Amazon basin, these bottom-dwellers are ideal for community aquariums. They are hardy, social, and entertaining to watch as they sift through substrate in groups. Proper water quality and a soft substrate are essential for their sensitive barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eCorydoras julii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easy–Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful, schooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freshwater tropical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amazon River Basin (South America)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–6 cm (2–2.5 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–7 years (sometimes longer with excellent care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eHousing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e40–50 L\u003c\/strong\u003e (10–15 gal) for a small group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eBest kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eTank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft, sandy substrate; plenty of floor space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eFine sand ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e — sharp gravel damages their barbels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eDécor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Driftwood, smooth stones, caves, and live plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gentle; avoid strong current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular water changes (25–40% weekly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (72–79°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft–moderately soft water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low–moderate; they prefer dimly lit tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eAmmonia: 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eNitrite: 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eNitrate: Under 20–30 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eSinking catfish pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eHigh-quality algae wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eOccasional live food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eFeeding Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eOnce or twice per day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eEnsure food reaches the bottom—Corydoras rarely eat from the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provide a variety of foods for best health and coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e⚕️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid netting—Corydoras have sharp pectoral spines that can catch in nets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eBarbel erosion (from poor water quality or rough substrate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eGill irritation from high toxins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eStress if kept alone or in too-small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eTankmates\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003ePeaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and other small community species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eAvoid large or aggressive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e🚫 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eWe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003edo not ship live animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eYou may \u003cstrong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eorder online\u003c\/strong\u003e and choose \u003cstrong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eClick \u0026amp; 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