{"product_id":"violet-hoplisoma","title":"Violet Hoplisoma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe violet Hoplisoma is an endearing little species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003ethat is not seen very often within the hobby. They typically sport silver bodies covered in little black or gray dots and have a large blotch at the base of the caudal fin that can range in color from black, to green, to an almost purple hue. This spot has earned this species the common name of the violet Hoplisoma or the smudge spot Hoplisoma. In the wild, they can be found in shallow, calm areas of the Rio Madeira Basin in Brazil. This habitat contains soft, acidic, tannin-stained water and has plenty of cover in the form of driftwood. Replicating these conditions will result in the most success keeping this adorable little catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  Violet Hoplisoma were previously classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras similis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, but were reclassified as \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma similis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e subfamily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Corydoradinae \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eare small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoradinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare often looked at as \"scavengers,\" but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519766130904,"sku":"rcq1790047033183","price":20.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(6 Pack) 1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519766163672,"sku":"hac1790047033184","price":39.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/violet-hoplisoma_1.jpg?v=1790047042","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/violet-hoplisoma","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}