Fairy Cory

Hoplisoma atropersonatum

Spotted flanks and a shorter snout than sychri.

Spotted flanks accompany a shorter snout than sychri. The similar C097 form has an intermediate snout and usually more distinct, widely separated spots.

Adult length: Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 21–27 °C
Lifespan: 5–10 years
pH: 5–7
Hardness: 2–10 dGH

Natural habitat: Native to the upper Amazon basin.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.

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Diet and feeding

Provide varied sinking foods and suitably sized live or frozen food; do not rely on leftovers.

Same-species behaviour

Keep 4–6.

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