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Evelyn's cory

Hoplisoma evelynae

Also known as evelyn's cory, evelyn's corydoras, corydoras evelynae, evelynae cory, c. evelynae, cw014, コリドラス・エヴェリナエ, 伊芙琳鼠鱼

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A small armoured catfish with a pale body marked by dark spots and a dark band across the head and through the eye. It is kept for its lively, sociable behaviour and because it suits peaceful community tanks with sandy floors.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

22 to 26 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

54 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Upper Amazon (Solimões) basin, Colombia and Brazil

Breeding

It spawns in the typical cory T-position, with the female carrying a few eggs between her pelvic fins and sticking them to glass or plants, up to about 100 eggs in total. Breeding is possible in captivity, often triggered by cool water changes, but the species is less often bred than common corys.

Good to know

Now placed in the genus Hoplisoma, though still sold as Corydoras evelynae. Keep it on soft sand to protect its barbels, and note that similar spotted corys are often sold under this name.