CW217 Hoplisoma sp. Cory Catfish (Wild Caught Adults - Currently Breeding)

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CW217 Hoplisoma sp. Cory Catfish (Wild Caught)

The CW217 Hoplisoma sp. Cory Catfish is one of the most desirable and rarely available Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby. With its striking black mask, bronze-orange body and peaceful temperament, the CW217 is an outstanding addition to both specialist Corydoras collections and carefully maintained community aquariums.

The fish offered are healthy, wild caught adult specimens that are currently breeding. These are mature, established fish rather than juveniles, making them an excellent choice for hobbyists looking to keep, breed, or expand their Corydoras collection.

At Premium Shrimp UK, every CW217 is carefully selected before dispatch to ensure you receive healthy, active fish in excellent condition. Every order is professionally packed using insulated packaging to maximise safety during transport.

Why Choose Our CW217 Cory Catfish?

• Healthy wild caught adult specimens
• Currently breeding adults
• Rare and highly sought-after Corydoras species
• Beautiful black facial markings with bronze-orange body
• Peaceful community fish
• Ideal for planted aquariums
• Excellent choice for experienced Corydoras keepers and breeders
• Professionally packed for safe UK delivery

Natural Behaviour

CW217 Hoplisoma are highly social fish that should always be kept in groups whenever possible. They constantly explore the aquarium floor searching for food and display fascinating natural behaviours when maintained in suitable conditions.

Their active personality and unique appearance make them one of the most rewarding Corydoras species to own.

Aquarium Requirements

For the best long-term health, we recommend:

• Aquarium Size: 80 litres or larger
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Soft to moderately hard water
• Excellent filtration
• Regular water changes
• Fine sand substrate

Driftwood, leaf litter, smooth rocks and aquatic plants help recreate their natural environment and encourage natural behaviour.

Feeding

CW217 Cory Catfish are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet including:

• High quality sinking pellets
• Sinking wafers
• Frozen bloodworm
• Frozen brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Live foods
• Protein-rich foods

A varied diet helps maintain excellent health, vibrant colouration and breeding condition.

Breeding

The adults we currently offer are actively breeding, demonstrating that they are healthy, mature and well established.

Under suitable water conditions, regular water changes and a high-quality diet, CW217 can spawn successfully. Mature breeding adults are far more desirable than juvenile fish for aquarists wishing to establish their own breeding group.

Tank Mates

CW217 are peaceful and suitable with many community fish including:

• Other Corydoras
• Small Tetras
• Rasboras
• Pencilfish
• Hatchetfish
• Peaceful dwarf cichlids
• Small Loricariid plecos

Avoid aggressive or very large species.

Shipping

All livestock is professionally packed using insulated packaging and shipped by Royal Mail Tracked 24 whenever suitable.

✔ Healthy adult fish

✔ Currently breeding specimens

✔ Secure insulated packaging

✔ Live Arrival Guarantee

✔ Fast Free UK delivery

Why Buy From Premium Shrimp UK?

Premium Shrimp UK specialises in high-quality freshwater shrimp, Corydoras and other carefully selected aquarium livestock.

Every fish is individually inspected before dispatch and packed using professional methods developed through years of experience shipping live aquatic animals throughout the UK.

Our goal is simple:

Healthy livestock, secure packaging and excellent customer service.