{"product_id":"cw028-super-schwartzi-cory-catfish-hoplisoma-sp-cw028","title":"CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish – Hoplisoma sp. CW028","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tropicflow-product-description\" style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUICK ANSWER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish (Hoplisoma sp. CW028)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      is an impressive, still-undescribed collector Cory from the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eRio Purus drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Often called the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Schwartzi Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Spine Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n      CW028 is prized for its pale cream-to-silver body, bold dark longitudinal\n      markings, and striking pale dorsal and pectoral spines. Adults reach\n      approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be kept in groups\n      of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mature aquarium with fine sand,\n      clean oxygen-rich water, and peaceful tank mates.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish (Hoplisoma sp. CW028)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    is a highly attractive Cory-type catfish known for its strong black-and-white\n    contrast and distinctive collector status.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also sold as the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Schwartzi Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Spine Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Schwartzi Rio Purus Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fish resembles the\n    classic Schwartz's Cory but develops a heavier and more dramatic body pattern.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The pale body is crossed by prominent dark longitudinal markings, while\n    the dorsal and pectoral-fin spines can appear bright cream or white.\n    Mature, well-conditioned specimens can look especially striking over\n    dark backgrounds or natural-colored sand.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW028 remains an\n    \u003cstrong\u003eundescribed species\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was historically sold as\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e, but following the 2024 revision of\n    Corydoradinae, its lineage is now placed in the resurrected genus\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The appropriate current hobby\n    designation is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INFORMATION TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish Care Information\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 38%;\"\u003e\n            Care Requirement\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #016141; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            CW028 Super Schwartzi Information\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory, Super Schwartzi Cory, White Spine Cory\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Hobby Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormer Hobby Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCW Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            CW028 \/ CW28\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Undescribed Species \/ Collector CW-Number Form\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Males ~2.5 inches; Females up to ~2.75 inches\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            67–77°F (20–25°C)\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6.0–7.2\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Soft to Moderately Hard; Clean, Oxygen-Rich Water\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            30+ Gallons Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            6+ Recommended\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Peaceful \u0026amp; Social\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Omnivore \/ Benthic Forager\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Bottom Dweller\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Intermediate\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            Rio Purus Drainage, South America\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPEARANCE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does a CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Super Schwartzi Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pale\n    cream, silver, beige, or light gray body contrasted by strong\n    dark longitudinal markings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The pattern typically consists of\n    \u003cstrong\u003etwo prominent dark lines running along the body\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    giving CW028 a much bolder appearance than many similar Cory forms.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Dark markings may also appear across the head and around the eye,\n    while the pale dorsal and pectoral-fin spines can create a dramatic\n    white-on-black contrast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Individual fish can vary in stripe width, darkness, and overall\n    contrast depending on genetics, maturity, condition, aquarium lighting,\n    and stress level.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SUPER SCHWARTZI --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is CW028 Called the Super Schwartzi Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The trade name \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Schwartzi Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the\n    resemblance between CW028 and the well-known\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSchwartz's Cory (\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma schwartzi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 generally appears more heavily patterned, with stronger\n    longitudinal dark markings and especially noticeable pale dorsal\n    and pectoral spines.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These exaggerated markings create the “Super Schwartzi” appearance\n    that made the fish popular among Cory collectors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border-left: 4px solid #016141; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #016141;\"\u003eSuper Schwartzi Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 is especially prized for its\n      \u003cstrong\u003estrong double-line body pattern and pale “white” fin spines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      A healthy adult group can create an impressive high-contrast display\n      over fine natural sand.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VS SCHWARTZI --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi vs. Regular Schwartzi Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 should not automatically be treated as simply a large or\n    unusually colorful version of \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma schwartzi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The true Schwartz's Cory is a formally described species,\n    while CW028 remains an \u003cstrong\u003eundescribed CW-number fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Super Schwartzi typically has stronger, more continuous dark\n    longitudinal markings and prominent pale fin spines, giving it a\n    heavier and more dramatic pattern than standard \u003cem\u003eH. schwartzi\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Maintaining the \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 identification\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore\n    important, particularly for collectors and breeders who want to preserve\n    locality and lineage information.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VS PULCHRA --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi vs. Brochis Pulchra\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 occurs in the same or overlapping geographic region as\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBrochis pulchra\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the two can appear similar.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    One of the most useful visual distinctions described by specialist\n    Cory references is the number of dark body lines:\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 typically has two dark longitudinal lines\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    while \u003cem\u003eBrochis pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e generally has a single dominant dark\n    line along the body.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    They also belong to different evolutionary lineages and are currently\n    placed in different genera, making accurate identification important.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHITE SPINE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is CW028 Also Called the White Spine Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Another aquarium-trade name for CW028 is the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Spine Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This refers to the prominent light cream or whitish leading spines\n    of the dorsal and pectoral fins, which stand out strongly against\n    the dark body markings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These pale spines are especially noticeable in mature, well-conditioned\n    specimens and contribute significantly to the dramatic appearance\n    associated with the Super Schwartzi name.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TAXONOMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is CW028 Now Hoplisoma sp. CW028?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 was historically listed in the aquarium hobby as\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Phylogenetic research showed that the traditional genus\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e contained multiple distinct evolutionary lineages.\n    The major 2024 revision of Corydoradinae resurrected the genus\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for the large short-snouted\n    lineage that includes CW028.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Because CW028 still has not received a formal species description,\n    its appropriate modern designation is\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CW NUMBER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Does CW028 Mean?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW028\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Corydoras World identification number\n    assigned to this undescribed fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW numbers allow aquarists, importers, breeders, and researchers to\n    consistently identify distinctive Corydoradinae populations before\n    formal scientific descriptions are available.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For a fish such as Super Schwartzi, the CW number is particularly\n    useful because several similar striped species and forms occur within\n    the Rio Purus region.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RARITY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Is the CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Rare?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 is generally considered a\n    \u003cstrong\u003especialty collector Cory in the aquarium trade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    It is less consistently available than common species such as Panda,\n    Bronze, Sterbai, or Peppered Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Availability can vary according to imports and captive breeding,\n    and high-quality correctly identified groups can be especially\n    desirable among Cory enthusiasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The term “rare” here refers to\n    \u003cstrong\u003eaquarium-trade availability\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be interpreted\n    as a formal conservation-status designation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Super Schwartzi Corys are\n    \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not\n    be maintained alone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n    A proper group encourages more confident movement, natural foraging,\n    and social interaction.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In a comfortable aquarium, they can often be seen moving together over\n    open sand, resting under driftwood or plants, and searching through\n    the substrate for food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Cory-type catfish, CW028 may occasionally swim rapidly\n    to the surface to gulp atmospheric air before returning to the bottom.\n    Occasional surface visits are normal Cory behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK SETUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal Aquarium Setup for CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Because mature females can approach approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, a\n    \u003cstrong\u003e30-gallon or larger freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a\n    comfortable starting point for a proper group.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Horizontal bottom space is especially important. A longer aquarium\n    provides more usable foraging area than a tall aquarium with a small footprint.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal.\n    Smooth rounded fine gravel may also be used if carefully maintained,\n    but sharp or abrasive substrate should be avoided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Driftwood, smooth rocks, live plants, dried leaves, and shaded areas\n    can provide shelter while leaving open sections of sand available for\n    natural group-foraging behavior.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Moderate water movement and strong surface agitation can help maintain\n    the \u003cstrong\u003eclean, oxygen-rich conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e favored by active\n    Cory-type catfish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Where Do CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys Come From?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 is associated with the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRio Purus drainage of South America\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist references list CW028 from the Rio Purus system, while\n    aquarium-trade locality information may also refer to lower Rio Purus\n    and nearby Solimões-region material.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Because CW028 remains undescribed and locality information in the\n    aquarium trade has not always been recorded consistently, maintaining\n    reliable importer and breeder records is especially valuable.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Rio Purus region contains several visually similar Corydoradinae\n    species, making accurate CW-number identification important for\n    long-term breeding programs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist husbandry references recommend approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e67–77°F (20–25°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pH around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW028 does not require extreme water chemistry, but it benefits from\n    \u003cstrong\u003eclean, stable, well-oxygenated water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep the aquarium fully cycled with effective biological filtration\n    and regular water changes. Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid keeping Super Schwartzi Corys permanently at unnecessarily high\n    tropical temperatures when suitable tank mates allow a cooler\n    low-to-mid-70s°F environment.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Schwartzi Corys are omnivorous bottom foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and should receive a varied diet specifically provided for them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    High-quality sinking pellets, tablets, granules, or wafers can form\n    the foundation of the diet. Supplement prepared foods with appropriately\n    sized frozen or live foods such as:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTubifex\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOther nutritious sinking foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A varied diet helps support healthy body condition, growth,\n    breeding condition, and strong natural contrast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border-left: 4px solid #d49a17; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys should not be\n    purchased simply as aquarium “cleaner fish.” Although they naturally\n    forage along the aquarium floor, they require intentional feeding with\n    a complete diet. Cory catfish do not replace regular water changes,\n    substrate cleaning, and normal aquarium maintenance.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TANK MATES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful temperament of the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable\n    for many freshwater community aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Good tank mates may include peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios,\n    pencilfish, peaceful dwarf cichlids, small-to-medium community fish,\n    and other compatible Cory-type catfish with similar temperature requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish, highly territorial bottom dwellers,\n    and aggressive species that may chase, injure, or prevent the\n    CW028 group from feeding comfortably.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SEXING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Male vs. Female CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mature males and females are easiest to distinguish once the fish\n    reach adult size and good body condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdult males\u003c\/strong\u003e generally remain smaller and slimmer,\n    reaching around \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdult females\u003c\/strong\u003e may reach around\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and develop a broader, rounder body,\n    particularly when viewed from above.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Sexing juveniles can be difficult, so mature body shape is generally\n    more reliable than coloration alone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY CHOOSE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Choose CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold double-line body pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive pale or white dorsal and pectoral spines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDramatic black-and-cream contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistoric CW028 collector identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful social temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImpressive adult size up to approximately 2.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive bottom-foraging behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting Rio Purus locality lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for serious Cory and Hoplisoma enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEFORE BUYING --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5faf8; border: 1px solid #d8e8e2; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      Before Buying CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys are social fish and should not be kept alone.\n      Plan to keep \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e and introduce them only to a\n      mature, fully cycled aquarium. Provide fine sand, clean oxygen-rich water,\n      peaceful tank mates, a varied diet, and generous horizontal bottom space.\n      Because CW028 remains an undescribed collector fish, maintaining accurate\n      CW-number identification is especially valuable if you plan to breed them.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish FAQ\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is a CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 Super Schwartzi is an undescribed Cory-type catfish associated\n      with the Rio Purus drainage. It is recognized by its pale body,\n      strong dark longitudinal lines, prominent pale fin spines, and\n      resemblance to the regular Schwartz's Cory.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is CW028 now Hoplisoma sp. CW028?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. CW028 was historically listed as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e.\n      Following the 2024 revision of Corydoradinae, its lineage was placed\n      in the resurrected genus \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e, making\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW028\u003c\/em\u003e the appropriate modern designation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What does CW028 mean?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 is the Corydoras World identification number assigned to this\n      undescribed fish. The number allows aquarists, breeders, and importers\n      to consistently distinguish it from similar Cory-type catfish.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Why is CW028 called Super Schwartzi?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 resembles \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma schwartzi\u003c\/em\u003e but generally develops\n      stronger longitudinal body lines and more dramatic pale fin spines,\n      producing the exaggerated “Super Schwartzi” appearance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is CW028 the same as Hoplisoma schwartzi?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No. \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma schwartzi\u003c\/em\u003e is a formally described species,\n      while CW028 remains an undescribed CW-number fish. They are visually\n      similar, but CW028 should retain its own identification.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What is the difference between CW028 and Brochis pulchra?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      One useful identification difference is that\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 typically has two prominent dark body lines\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n      while \u003cem\u003eBrochis pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e generally displays one dominant dark\n      longitudinal line. They also belong to different taxonomic lineages.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Why is CW028 called the White Spine Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 can develop prominent pale cream or whitish dorsal and\n      pectoral-fin spines. These bright spines contrast strongly with\n      the dark body markings and inspired the White Spine Cory trade name.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How big do CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Specialist records give approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches for adult males\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inches for females\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      How many CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n      They are naturally social and generally display more confident and\n      active behavior in a proper group.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What temperature is best for CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Specialist husbandry references recommend approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e67–77°F (20–25°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pH around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Where do CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys come from?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 is associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eRio Purus drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Specialist records list the Rio Purus system, while aquarium imports\n      are also sometimes labeled with lower-Purus or nearby Solimões-region\n      locality information.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Is CW028 Super Schwartzi rare?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 is relatively uncommon in the aquarium trade compared with\n      mainstream Cory species and is generally considered a specialty\n      collector fish. This refers to aquarium availability rather than\n      a formal conservation category.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Are CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. CW028 is a peaceful social catfish and works well with calm\n      freshwater community species that share compatible temperature\n      and water requirements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      What do CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish eat?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Feed a varied diet containing quality sinking pellets, tablets,\n      granules, or wafers supplemented with frozen or live foods such as\n      bloodworms, blackworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and Tubifex.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: #016141;\"\u003e\n      Do CW028 Super Schwartzi Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 naturally forage along the aquarium floor, but they should not\n      be considered aquarium maintenance animals. They require intentional\n      feeding with nutritious foods along with regular water changes and\n      normal substrate cleaning.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 34px; padding: 22px; background: #016141; color: #fff; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add one of the most impressive striped collector Corys to your\n      freshwater aquarium with the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCW028 Super Schwartzi Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      With its bold double-line pattern, striking pale fin spines,\n      peaceful social behavior, and distinctive Rio Purus lineage,\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma sp. 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