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Name
Scientific name
Hoplisoma oiapoquense
Described by
Bracketed
Family
Callichthyidae
Common names
Flag-tailed Panda Cory
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The flag-tailed panda cory, Hoplisoma oiapoquense, long known as Corydoras oiapoquensis, is an armoured catfish from the upper Rio Oyapock …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–28°C, pH 6–7.2
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, French Guiana
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Rio Oyapock in French Guiana and Brazil.
Habitat
It's only been collected in the upper reaches of the river.
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~51 litres.
Maintenance
Use a substrate of fine sand and provide shelter in the form of smooth rocks and chunks of bogwood. Areas of thick planting are also appreciated, as is the pro…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 28 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.2 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Will accept most sinking dried foods, as well as small live and frozen varieties such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and chopped earthworm. Feeding a varied diet w…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful and suitable for many community tanks. Don't keep it with anything very large or aggressive. Good tankmates include small characins, cyprinids, a…
Sexual dimorphism
Not as easily-sexed as most corys, as females don't get as broad-bodied as in other species. They do tend to grow larger than males, however.
Reproduction
Can be bred in a similar fashion to many other Corydoras species. Set up the breeding tank (18" x 12" x 12" or similar is a good size), with either a bare bott…
Notes
This species occurs alongside a near-identical congener, Brochis condiscipulus in nature. In fact condiscipulus literally means 'schoolmate', as the species ar…
References
References
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