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"Hoplisoma sp. aff concolor Rio Tomo CW217
Sensational is the import of this beautiful new #Hoplisoma. According to the supplier, it comes from a small tributary of the Rio #Tomo in eastern #Colombia. The fishermen refer to this flow as the Cano Negro. The water is described as "crystal clear". The Rio Tomo itself is a tributary of the Orinoko. In Cano Negro, #CW217 is the only tank wave, there is no H there. concolor. "Here, a ""Thank You"" to our suppliers for this information!"
Undoubtedly, the new Hoplisoma "Rio Tomo" is a close relative of Hoplisoma concolor (see Welcome to the website of Aquarium Glaser - Aquarium Glaser GmbH Ian Fuller ( www.corydorasworld.com ) gave code number CW217 to this color striking fish. It should be noted that despite physical compatibility between CW217 and H. never concolor between "normal" H. concolor such dyed fish appear. So CW217 is not a color variant in the usual sense, because color variants are always found in populations of normally colored animals. According to most common species concepts, the CW217 would be seen as a subspecies (i.e. geographically isolated population of a species, which is constant in its characteristics) or - according to the so-called phylogentic species concept - as an independent species.
It is hoped that the breeding of the magnificent fish will go well. The virgin fish coloring would also provide important clues about the species. We know about other twin species (e.g. osteogaster rabauti and O. zygata) that they are only difficult to distinguish as adult animals, but young animals look completely different. For the time being, CW217 is only rarely and available in small quantities as game catch. The genders are pretty easy to distinguish. Males have long, pointed belly fins, the females on the other hand are relatively short and rounded. In addition, males often develop long dorsal fins (which unfortunately does not mean that all animals with short dorsal fin are females). All pictures in this post show the same pair from our first import. We were just able to import some specimens again and will deliver more pictures as soon as possible.
Hoplisoma sp. aff concolor Rio Tomo CW217
We consider the import of this beautiful new #Hoplisoma to be sensational. According to the supplier, it comes from a small tributary of the Rio #Tomo in eastern #Colombia. The fishermen refer to this tributary as Cano Negro. The water is described as “crystal clear.” The Rio Tomo itself is a tributary of the Orinoco, approximately 650 km long. #CW2#CW2#CW217they armored catfish in the Cano Negro; there are no H. concolor there. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our supplier for this information!
The new Hoplisoma “Rio Tomo” is undoubtedly a close relative of Hoplisoma concolor (see Hoplisoma concolor - Aquarium Glaser GmbH). Ian Fuller (www.corydorasworld.com) assigned the code number CW217 to this strikingly colored fish. It should be noted that despite the physical similarity between CW217 and H. concolor, fish with this coloration never occur among “normal” H. concolor. CW217 is therefore not a color variant in the usual sense, as color variants are always found sporadically in populations of normally colored animals. According to most common species concepts, CW217 would be considered a subspecies (i.e., a geographically isolated population of a species that is, however, consistent in its characteristics) or, according to the so-called phylogenetic species concept, a separate species.
It is hoped that breeding these magnificent fish will be successful. The coloration of the young fish would also provide important clues as to their species affiliation. We know from other twin species (e.g., Osteogaster rabauti and O. zygata) that they are difficult to distinguish as adults, but that the young look completely different. For the time being, however, CW217 is only rarely available as a wild catch and in small numbers. The sexes are quite easy to distinguish. Males have long, pointed pelvic fins, while those of females are comparatively short and rounded. In addition, males often develop long dorsal fins (which, unfortunately, does not mean that all fish with short dorsal fins are females). All pictures in this post show the same pair from our first import. We have just imported a few more specimens and will provide more pictures as soon as possible.
#aquarium #f#aquariume#f#aquarium15s & Text Frank Schäfer"
One of the reasons I am posting this is because I first saw/heard about this species on either Friday or Saturday, 10/24/25 - 10/25/25. Well come to find out 2 of 3 first people importing these to the States I know and I was able to pre-order a group of them. I could not be more excited. I have seen a video of them as well.
Quoted here:
"Hoplisoma sp. aff concolor Rio Tomo CW217
Sensational is the import of this beautiful new #Hoplisoma. According to the supplier, it comes from a small tributary of the Rio #Tomo in eastern #Colombia. The fishermen refer to this flow as the Cano Negro. The water is described as "crystal clear". The Rio Tomo itself is a tributary of the Orinoko. In Cano Negro, #CW217 is the only tank wave, there is no H there. concolor. "Here, a ""Thank You"" to our suppliers for this information!"
Undoubtedly, the new Hoplisoma "Rio Tomo" is a close relative of Hoplisoma concolor (see Welcome to the website of Aquarium Glaser - Aquarium Glaser GmbH Ian Fuller ( www.corydorasworld.com ) gave code number CW217 to this color striking fish. It should be noted that despite physical compatibility between CW217 and H. never concolor between "normal" H. concolor such dyed fish appear. So CW217 is not a color variant in the usual sense, because color variants are always found in populations of normally colored animals. According to most common species concepts, the CW217 would be seen as a subspecies (i.e. geographically isolated population of a species, which is constant in its characteristics) or - according to the so-called phylogentic species concept - as an independent species.
It is hoped that the breeding of the magnificent fish will go well. The virgin fish coloring would also provide important clues about the species. We know about other twin species (e.g. osteogaster rabauti and O. zygata) that they are only difficult to distinguish as adult animals, but young animals look completely different. For the time being, CW217 is only rarely and available in small quantities as game catch. The genders are pretty easy to distinguish. Males have long, pointed belly fins, the females on the other hand are relatively short and rounded. In addition, males often develop long dorsal fins (which unfortunately does not mean that all animals with short dorsal fin are females). All pictures in this post show the same pair from our first import. We were just able to import some specimens again and will deliver more pictures as soon as possible.
Hoplisoma sp. aff concolor Rio Tomo CW217
We consider the import of this beautiful new #Hoplisoma to be sensational. According to the supplier, it comes from a small tributary of the Rio #Tomo in eastern #Colombia. The fishermen refer to this tributary as Cano Negro. The water is described as “crystal clear.” The Rio Tomo itself is a tributary of the Orinoco, approximately 650 km long. #CW2#CW2#CW217they armored catfish in the Cano Negro; there are no H. concolor there. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our supplier for this information!
The new Hoplisoma “Rio Tomo” is undoubtedly a close relative of Hoplisoma concolor (see Hoplisoma concolor - Aquarium Glaser GmbH). Ian Fuller (www.corydorasworld.com) assigned the code number CW217 to this strikingly colored fish. It should be noted that despite the physical similarity between CW217 and H. concolor, fish with this coloration never occur among “normal” H. concolor. CW217 is therefore not a color variant in the usual sense, as color variants are always found sporadically in populations of normally colored animals. According to most common species concepts, CW217 would be considered a subspecies (i.e., a geographically isolated population of a species that is, however, consistent in its characteristics) or, according to the so-called phylogenetic species concept, a separate species.
It is hoped that breeding these magnificent fish will be successful. The coloration of the young fish would also provide important clues as to their species affiliation. We know from other twin species (e.g., Osteogaster rabauti and O. zygata) that they are difficult to distinguish as adults, but that the young look completely different. For the time being, however, CW217 is only rarely available as a wild catch and in small numbers. The sexes are quite easy to distinguish. Males have long, pointed pelvic fins, while those of females are comparatively short and rounded. In addition, males often develop long dorsal fins (which, unfortunately, does not mean that all fish with short dorsal fins are females). All pictures in this post show the same pair from our first import. We have just imported a few more specimens and will provide more pictures as soon as possible.
#aquarium #f#aquariume#f#aquarium15s & Text Frank Schäfer"
One of the reasons I am posting this is because I first saw/heard about this species on either Friday or Saturday, 10/24/25 - 10/25/25. Well come to find out 2 of 3 first people importing these to the States I know and I was able to pre-order a group of them. I could not be more excited. I have seen a video of them as well.
