Hoplisoma parallelum

Dark flank stripes, an orange predorsal patch and a black leading dorsal ray help separate this fish from similar striped corys.

Adult length

Up to 5.2 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

23–26 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.2

Natural habitat

Native to the upper Negro River basin.