How difficult is it to keep Smudge spot cory?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Smudge spot cory?

The ideal temperature for Smudge spot cory is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Smudge spot cory get?

Smudge spot cory typically reaches Up to 3.8 cm SL (FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Smudge spot cory?

Smudge spot cory feeds on: Omnivore (sinking prepared foods, frozen foods). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Smudge spot cory?

The price of Smudge spot cory varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Smudge spot cory

Beginner

Hoplisoma simile

A small cory from Brazil's Madeira basin, pale with fine spots and a dark smudge near the dorsal-fin base. Peaceful and social, with many captive-bred fish in the trade.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜26℃

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 3.8 cm SL (FishBase)

Diet

Omnivore (sinking prepared foods, frozen foods)

About

This cory was long known as Corydoras similis, but a recent revision moved it to Hoplisoma, and FishBase now treats Hoplisoma simile as the valid name; the trade name 'Corydoras similis' comes from the old name. A small callichthyid catfish of the Madeira River basin in Brazil, it lives in small tributaries, creeks, pools and flooded forest and reaches 3.8 cm SL (FishBase). Its English name, smudge spot cory, reflects a pale body with fine spots and a dark smudge near the dorsal-fin base. It can gulp air for intestinal breathing and occasionally dashes to the surface. Peaceful and social, it suits most communities of small peaceful fish. Its barbels are easily damaged on dirty substrate, so keeping the bottom clean matters. It breeds like other corys, and captive-bred fish are widely available in Japan.

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Size of the Smudge spot cory

The Smudge spot cory grows to Up to 3.8 cm SL (FishBase).

Temperature & humidity for the Smudge spot cory

The ideal temperature for the Smudge spot cory is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South America (Madeira River basin, Brazil)

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 3.8 cm SL (FishBase)

Temperature

22〜26℃

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Hoplisoma simile (Hieronimus, 1991)

Synonyms: Corydoras similis Hieronimus, 1991

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not designated under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act, nor on the Ministry of the Environment's list of invasive alien species. Never release aquarium fish into the wild.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.