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Kane's Cory

Hoplisoma kanei

A darker ground colour, numerous fine spots and marked anal and tail fins contrast.

A darker ground colour, numerous fine spots and marked anal and tail fins contrast with the paler, more coarsely spotted atropersonatum.

Adult length
Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature
20–26 °C
Lifespan
5–10 years
pH
5.5–7.5
Hardness
2–10 dGH
Native range
Native to the Negro River basin.
Natural habitat
Unknown
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Floor and movement space

A floor area of 90.0 × 30.0 cm suits an adult group.

Diet and feeding

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

Same-species behaviour

Keep a group of 4–6.

Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.seriouslyfish.com ↗ 2026-10-22

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