Julii Cory

Hoplisoma julii

Also known as: Leopard Cory

Formerly: Corydoras julii

The true spotted 'leopard' cory — frequently confused with the three-stripe cory in the trade.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–79°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–15 dGH

Max size

2 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

5-8 years

Breeding

Egg-depositor

Suitability

Common

Origin

Lower Amazon, eastern Brazil

Most fish sold as 'julii' are actually the three-stripe cory (Hoplisoma trilineatum); the true julii has finer, separate spots rather than connected lines. It moved to Hoplisoma in 2024.