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Threestripe Cory
Hoplisoma trilineatum
A dark flank line accompanies spotted or winding head markings and a dark dorsal-fin area.
- Adult length
- Up to 5.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 22–26 °C
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- pH
- 5.8–7.2
- Hardness
- 1–12 dGH
- Native range
- South America: Central Amazon River basin; Peruvian Amazon and coastal drainages of Suriname.
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits small tributaries, creeks, pools and flooded forest.
Keep a group with smooth foraging substrate and deliberately supplied sinking food. Small shrimp may be eaten.
Appearance and identification
Often sold as julii. Head spots versus a network pattern are only clues because patterns vary.
Floor and movement space
A 45 × 30 cm base is suggested; allow for adult group size, layout and foraging space.
Aquarium environment
Leave clean, smooth substrate and open foraging space.
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 suitably sized peaceful companions; small shrimp may be eaten.
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