{"product_id":"leopard-corydoras-hoplisoma-trilineatum","title":"Leopard Corydoras - Hoplisoma trilineatum","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma trilineatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a peaceful, social bottom-dwelling catfish with fine dark markings, a broken flank stripe and classic Cory-type behaviour. Correctly listed under its updated name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma trilineatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but still widely sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras trilineatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this species is a long-standing favourite for planted community aquariums. It is best kept in groups on soft sand, where it can forage naturally without damaging its delicate barbels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leopard Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three-lined Cory, Three-stripe Cory, False Julii Cory, Leopard Cory, Three Line Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma trilineatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras trilineatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cory-type Armoured Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma trilineatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a South American Cory-type catfish associated with Amazonian freshwater habitats. It is found in slow to moderately flowing waters where fine substrate, leaf litter, submerged roots, marginal plants and shaded areas provide feeding grounds and cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, Leopard Corydoras should be kept in a mature planted setup with fine sand, smooth décor, leaf litter if desired, shaded areas and open patches for foraging. Avoid sharp gravel, as rough substrate can damage the barbels and underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras have a pale silver, cream or greyish body covered with dark reticulated markings, giving a leopard-like or maze-like pattern. A darker horizontal stripe usually runs along the side of the body, and the head often shows fine spots or broken markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is often confused with true Julii Corydoras. In general, Leopard Corydoras tend to show more connected, reticulated body markings and a stronger side stripe, while true Julii Corydoras usually show finer, more separate spotting. Mixed or mislabelled shipments are common in the trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with females typically becoming fuller-bodied than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is ideal for peaceful community aquariums, planted tropical setups and South American-style displays. It is a good choice for aquarists wanting an active, sociable bottom fish that stays manageable in size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras are not suitable for aggressive cichlid tanks, predator aquariums, rough gravel substrates, immature aquariums or setups with large fish that may harass or swallow them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are preferred for bigger groups and mixed communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preferred. Corydoras-type catfish are social, and larger groups are more confident, more active and more natural in behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leopard Corydoras are adaptable when captive-acclimated, but they do best in clean, stable, well-oxygenated water. Avoid high nitrate, dirty substrate and sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras are peaceful community fish. Suitable tank mates include small to medium tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, peaceful barbs, dwarf cichlids with care, gouramis, livebearers in compatible water, Otocinclus, small plecs and other peaceful community species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, rough bottom dwellers and fish that outcompete them heavily at feeding time. They should not be relied on as “clean-up fish”; they need their own proper diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras are omnivorous bottom feeders. Offer quality sinking catfish tablets, fine sinking granules, wafers and soft pellets as the staple diet. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, blackworm and mosquito larvae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed after lights dim if faster midwater fish take too much food. Make sure food reaches the substrate so the group can feed properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a gentle, social species that spends much of its time foraging across the substrate, resting in groups and making short dashes to the surface for air. Occasional surface air-gulping is normal for Cory-type catfish, provided water quality and oxygen levels are good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard Corydoras are egg scatterers. Females may hold small groups of eggs between the pelvic fins before placing them on glass, plants or décor. Adults do not guard the eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Leopard Corydoras only to a mature, fully cycled aquarium with soft sand and clean substrate. Keep them in a proper group, provide hiding areas and avoid sharp décor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this species is commonly confused with true Julii Corydoras, colour pattern may vary slightly between shipments. The product should be listed with the updated name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma trilineatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the trade name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras trilineatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so customers can find it easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Usually farmed or imported in batches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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