Care
This hefty Cory is known from the Tapajos River basin in Brazil.
Like all of its kin, this fish is best kept on a soft sand substrate where it can root around and forage without risk to its barbels which can be damaged by abrasion and bacterial infections from the accumulated waste that often builds up in coarse gravel. Filtration should be efficient with areas of moderate water movement and a decent level of oxygenation. Regular maintenance, including frequent partial water changes, should be carried out in order to keep these fish in good condition. Provide plenty of shady areas amongst driftwood, rocks, and areas of dense planting. As a social species, they should be kept in groups of 5 or more. Other peaceful species such as some of the smaller pencilfish, tetra, and rasboras make ideal tankmates, and their presence as dither fish in midwater will encourage the Corydoras out into view more often.
Larger and more heavily marked than H. parallelum, this fish is becoming widely available but remains scientifically undescribed. It may be seen labelled as two-striped or Parallelus cory.
Feeding
Sinking catfish pellets, frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae and vitamin-enriched brineshrimp.
Breeding
There are currently no reports of this species having been bred in the home aquarium, although captive bred animals are imported from Asian breeders. It is likely to spawn in the typical Corydoras manner following a large, slightly cool water change, following seasonal cues to bring the fishes into breeding condition. A pair will adopt the classic 'T position' with the male fertilising the eggs that are held between the females' pelvic fins.
