{"product_id":"three-lined-corydoras","title":"Three-Lined Corydoras","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three-Lined Corydoras is a beautiful and highly active freshwater catfish known for its intricate network of spots and lines that create a striking maze-like pattern across its body. Often mistaken for the Julii Corydora, this popular species is prized for its peaceful temperament, hardy nature, and ability to thrive in community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese social bottom dwellers spend their days exploring the substrate, searching for food, and interacting with their shoal mates. Their constant activity adds life and movement to the lower levels of the aquarium, while their unique patterning makes them a standout feature in planted tanks and natural aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Lined Corydoras thrive when kept in groups and display fascinating schooling behaviour as they forage together. Their adaptability, ease of care, and compatibility with a wide variety of peaceful fish make them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to create a thriving community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful maze-like spotted and striped pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive and entertaining bottom-dwelling behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for planted aquariums and aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest displayed in groups of six or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous - sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, and live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Lined Corydoras are highly social fish that should be kept in groups of six or more. Their schooling behaviour helps them feel secure and encourages natural interactions throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf Gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful Livebearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir gentle and peaceful nature makes them ideal community fish, and they should be housed with similarly peaceful species rather than aggressive or predatory tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Lined Corydoras thrive in planted aquariums with soft sand or fine gravel substrates that allow them to forage naturally. Their intricate markings contrast beautifully against dark substrates, driftwood, rocks, and lush aquatic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a combination of open swimming areas and densely planted sections allows them to display their natural behaviours while contributing movement and interest to the lower levels of the aquarium. Their attractive patterning and active nature make them a popular choice for nature aquariums and aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53706679451942,"sku":"CR-0195","price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/eshwater_857819a3-5d33-4593-a18a-104e6d874f65.png?v=1786989508","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/three-lined-corydoras","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}