{"product_id":"schwartzi-cory-hoplisoma-schwartzi","title":"Schwartzi Cory (Hoplisoma schwartzi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Schwartzi Corydoras is a striking and peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish, recognised for its bold black facial markings and intricate spotted pattern across a silver-white body. Native to the Rio Purus basin in Brazil, this active Corydoras is an excellent choice for community aquariums and is well suited to both beginner and experienced fishkeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchwartzi Corydoras are highly social fish and should always be kept in groups of at least six. They spend their day foraging through the substrate, helping to clean up uneaten food while adding constant movement and personality to the bottom of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA soft sand substrate is highly recommended, allowing them to forage naturally without damaging their sensitive barbels. They appreciate a well-planted aquarium with driftwood, rocks, and shaded areas to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchwartzi Corydoras are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet. Offer a quality sinking pellet or wafer as their staple food, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, blackworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp to maintain excellent health and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive black facial markings and attractive spotted pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and ideal for community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive bottom-dweller with plenty of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest kept in groups, creating natural schooling behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–15 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 or more individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – accepts sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schooling species that should always be kept in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank-bred. Native to the Rio Purus basin, Brazil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schwartzi Corydoras are excellent companions for tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis, rainbowfish, livebearers, and other peaceful community species. Avoid keeping them with large or aggressive fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Sample photos are for reference only. Colour, pattern, and size may vary slightly as each fish is unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766909567050,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/schwartzcory.jpg?v=1782983248","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/schwartzi-cory-hoplisoma-schwartzi","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}