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Description
Hoplisoma duplicareus (2-3 cm)
Small, rare and elegant corydoras - typical black dorsal stripe
Hoplisoma duplicareus, historically known as Corydoras duplicareus, is a bottom-dwelling fish much loved by aquarists for its similar appearance to the famous Corydoras adolfoi, but with a wider black stripe and a more intense orange zone. It is a peaceful, sociable and active Corydoras, ideal for small to medium-sized planted tanks.
Behaviour & maintenance
This corydoras is :
- Gregarious: best kept in groups of at least 6 to 10 individuals.
- Very peaceful, perfect for community tanks
- Anactive forager, exploring the bottom in search of food
Feeding
Benthic omnivore:
- Sinking pellets and granules for groundfish
- Bloodworms, micro worms, daphnia, artemia
- Plant supplements: poached courgette, spinach, etc.
Water quality
- Temperature: 22 - 27°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.2
- GH: 2 - 10 °dGH
- KH: 1 - 5 °KH
- Conductivity: 50 - 200 µS
Prefers soft, slightly acidic, well-oxygenated water with regular water changes. Avoid high nitrates and abrasive substrates.
Decor & environment
Recommendations:
- Fine, non-cutting sand
- Low natural plants, roots and hiding places
- Moderate to subdued lighting for natural behaviour
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Hoplisoma duplicareus |
|---|---|
| Common synonym | Corydoras duplicareus |
| Adult size | 4.5 to 5 cm |
| Origin | Brazil (Rio Negro, Amazon basin) |
| Temperature | 22 - 27 °C |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| GH | 2 - 10 °dGH |
| KH | 1 - 5 °KH |
| Conductivity | 50 - 200 µS |
| Life expectancy | 5 - 8 years |
| Behaviour | Regular, peaceful, foraging |
| Living zone | Bottom |
| Minimum volume | 60 L (group of 6-8) |
| Diet | Benthic omnivore |
Aquabota tip
To distinguish H. duplicareus from H. adolfoi, observe the thickness of the black dorsal stripe and the brighter orange hue on the head. A well-maintained group displays very interesting social interactions!
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, with pure oxygen and gel-pack if necessary.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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