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Peppered Cory
Hoplisoma paleatum
Irregular dark blotches cover a pale body, sometimes with blue-green reflections.
Irregular dark blotches cover a pale body, sometimes with blue-green reflections. Long-finned forms should be labelled separately.
- Adult length
- Up to 7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–26 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 6–7
- Hardness
- 0–12 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits rivers, tributaries and standing waters such as pools and small lakes.
Keep a group, provide smooth substrate and feed deliberately.
Appearance and identification
The Peppered Cory and the Salt and Pepper Cory, H. habrosum, are different species despite their similar common names.
Floor and movement space
A 61 × 38 cm base is suggested; allow for adult group size, foraging space and layout.
Aquarium environment
Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space. These fish still need deliberate feeding.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitably sized sinking food and a varied diet; leftovers are not enough.
Same-species behaviour
Keep at least six.
Compatibility limits
Choose appropriately sized peaceful companions. Small shrimp may be eaten.
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