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	How can u tell real Jullis ??
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	I want 2 know how 2 tell whether the cories I have r real julli ??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	To me they appear to have rather small spots, that are so close together that they almost make horizontal lines along the body, vertical on the tail...You could always post a picture here and let everyone help you decide if it is a real julli...heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	My understanding is that with true julii catfish, the spots are distinct and separate from each other, while in the case of trilineatus, the spots (particularly around the head area) join up to form vermiculated markings (a bit like black versions of those polystyrene 'worms' used as packing filler). I'm sure someone will turn up some pics for you soon and illustrate this Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	I'll get some pics of this in the morning, gotta let the camera recharge first...heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I recall that certain regional specimens of c. trilineatus bear little to no reticulation.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Such as these ones... [/font] I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Indeed. The best way to figure out which cory is which is to ask the store where they were shipped from. If they actually know, and give you a straight answer, that will provide your solution. Corydoras julii come from the Brazilian Amazon, I believe, whereas C. trilineatus fish typically come from Peru. Almost all fish sold as "Corydoras julii" in the hobby are actually C. trilineatus. It is very rare indeed to find true julii, so it is pretty much safe to assume that any julii you see are just trilineatus. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06


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