Julii Cory

Hoplisoma julii

Fine markings, a dark flank line and a dorsal-fin patch on a pale body.

Native range: Native to the lower Amazon and coastal rivers in northeastern Brazil.

Natural habitat: Recorded in a creek flowing into the Parnaiba River; detailed microhabitat information is limited.

Keep a group, feed deliberately and retain bottom space.

Appearance and identification

Very similar to H. trilineatum; a simple spots-versus-network rule is unreliable without collection details.

A 90 × 30 cm base is suggested; allow for adult group size, layout and foraging space.

Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space.

Provide suitably sized sinking food and a varied diet; leftovers are not enough.

Keep at least six.

Choose suitably sized peaceful companions; small shrimp may be eaten.

Sources