{"product_id":"rio-tomo-concolor-cory-hoplisoma-sp-cw217","title":"Rio Tomo Concolor Cory - Hoplisoma sp. CW217","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CW217 Cory, Rio Tomo Cory, Rio Tomo Concolor Cory, Night and Day Cory\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. CW217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Venezuela, State of Bolivar, in a clear water tributary to the Rio Tomo. Colombia, Rio Meta basin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank Raised - USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ Benthic Micro-omnivore. Currently feeding on a mix of live baby brine shrimp, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-youngster-booster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEBO Youngster Booster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-artemia-super-soft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEBO Artemia Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-professional-softgran-insect-meal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEBO Insect Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/collections\/dry-goods\/products\/ebo-professional-softgran-seafood\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEBO Seafood Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rio Tomo Cory (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. CW217) is a rare and highly sought-after undescribed Corydoradinae from the Rio Tomo region of Colombia. Closely associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoplisoma concolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, CW217 is distinguished by its attractive dark charcoal head and sharp contrasting orange back half. This understated beauty is particularly impressive under subdued lighting, where its natural coloration really comes to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW217 is currently known only by its CW number, a designation used by Corydoras enthusiasts to identify undescribed or scientifically unresolved forms. While it bears a strong resemblance to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. concolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, CW217 is considered a distinct form in the aquarium trade, and its formal scientific status remains unresolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Corydoras, CW217 is a peaceful, social bottom-dweller that spends much of its time exploring the substrate in search of food. They are best kept in groups where they feel secure and can display their natural social behavior. A mature aquarium with plenty of open sand, driftwood, leaf litter, and shaded areas makes an excellent environment for this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–78°F\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\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW217 Corydoras are omnivorous bottom feeders and readily accept a varied diet of quality sinking pellets, wafers, and granules. Frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp, and other small aquatic foods are excellent additions to their diet and can be especially useful for conditioning wild specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soft, fine-grained sand substrate is strongly recommended. Corydoras constantly sift through the substrate with their sensitive barbels while foraging, and coarse or sharp gravel can cause damage over time. Driftwood, roots, leaf litter, and areas of cover will help create a natural environment while giving the fish places to retreat when they want to feel secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir peaceful temperament makes CW217 an excellent choice for a community aquarium. They can be kept with small to medium peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, pencilfish, and other calm South American community fish. Avoid aggressive or overly boisterous tankmates that may compete with them for food or cause unnecessary stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add leaves to the tank. Females will place eggs in high flow areas or under the leaves. Hatching eggs can be tricky, but many people have success with antifungal treatments, such as methylene blue and alder cones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and highly desirable CW-number Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStriking two-toned coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and social bottom-dweller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for natural-style aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating undescribed species for Corydoras collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild form from the Rio Tomo region of Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll livestock is carefully quarantined and monitored before being offered for sale at Saburai Aquatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saburai Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small - .75” \/ 1","offer_id":48997499437209,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small - .75” \/ 3","offer_id":48997499469977,"sku":null,"price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small - .75” \/ 6","offer_id":48997499502745,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium - 1-1.25\" \/ 1","offer_id":48997509103769,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium - 1-1.25\" \/ 3","offer_id":48997509136537,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium - 1-1.25\" \/ 6","offer_id":48997509169305,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large - 1.5-1.75” \/ 1","offer_id":48997499535513,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large - 1.5-1.75” \/ 3","offer_id":48997499568281,"sku":null,"price":108.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large - 1.5-1.75” \/ 6","offer_id":48997499601049,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL - 2”+ \/ 1","offer_id":48997499633817,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL - 2”+ \/ 3","offer_id":48997499666585,"sku":null,"price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL - 2”+ \/ 6","offer_id":48997499699353,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1026\/0377\/files\/CORY_CW217_MARKED_a26c807b-8cb8-46b9-9c2c-407a1abacf22.png?v=1788923616","url":"https:\/\/saburaiaquatics.com\/products\/rio-tomo-concolor-cory-hoplisoma-sp-cw217","provider":"Saburai Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}