Species · Corydoras trilineatus (now Hoplisoma trilineatum)

Three-line corydoras: tank size, water and tank mates

Most fish sold as 'julii cory' in the US are this species.

Adult size6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank20 US gal
Temperature22–26 °C (72–79 °F)
pH6–7.2
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of6+
Swimsbottom
Shrimp & snailsUsually safe

Check a tank with Three-line corydoras

Good tank mates for Three-line corydoras

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African dwarf frog · Amano shrimp · Assassin snail · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Black skirt tetra · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Cardinal tetra · Celestial pearl danio · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Cherry shrimp · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Cockatoo dwarf cichlid

Avoid with Three-line corydoras

Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Boeseman's rainbowfish (temperature) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (aggression) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Discus (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · German blue ram (temperature) · Jack Dempsey (predation) · Jewel cichlid (aggression) · Oscar (predation) · Paradise fish (aggression) · Pea puffer (aggression) · Senegal bichir (predation)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.