{"product_id":"cw051-new-panda-cory-catfish-hoplisoma-sp-cw051","title":"CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish – Hoplisoma sp. CW051","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\u003eCW051 New Panda Cory Catfish (Hoplisoma sp. CW051)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      is an unusual, still-undescribed collector Cory from the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil–Colombia border region\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines a pale\n      cream-to-silver body with a bold dark eye marking and a large\n      \u003cstrong\u003eblack saddle or rounded blotch below the dorsal-fin area\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n      creating the panda-like appearance behind its “New Panda Cory” name.\n      Adults reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and should\n      be kept in groups of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 fish\u003c\/strong\u003e over fine sand\n      in a mature aquarium with clean, well-oxygenated water and peaceful tank mates.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 New Panda Cory Catfish (Hoplisoma sp. CW051)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    is a striking Cory-type catfish that offers a larger, bolder variation\n    on the black-and-cream pattern aquarists associate with Panda Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Saddled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    or occasionally \u003cstrong\u003eBicolor New Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fish\n    is best recognized by the large dark blotch centered around the\n    dorsal-fin region.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its body is generally pale cream, ivory, beige, or silver-gray.\n    A dark vertical marking passes through the eye, while a prominent\n    rounded or saddle-shaped black patch occupies much of the upper\n    middle portion of the body.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The result is a simple but dramatic high-contrast pattern that makes\n    CW051 especially appealing in planted aquariums and collector Cory displays.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW051 remains an\n    \u003cstrong\u003eundescribed species\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was historically listed as\n    \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW051\u003c\/em\u003e, but following the 2024 revision of\n    Corydoradinae, this short-snouted lineage is placed in the genus\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The appropriate modern designation\n    is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\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    CW051 New Panda 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            CW051 New Panda Cory 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            New Panda Cory, Black-Saddled Cory, CW051 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. CW051\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. CW051\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            CW051 \/ CW51\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 Collector Species\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 inches; Females up to ~2.25 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            73–79°F (23–26°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            5.5–7.0\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 Soft; 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            20–25+ 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            Brazil–Colombia Border Region; Creek Near Villa Bittencourt\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 CW051 New Panda Cory Look Like?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 New Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e has a short-snouted,\n    relatively robust body with a pale cream, ivory, beige, or\n    silver-gray base color.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A prominent \u003cstrong\u003edark vertical band passes through the eye\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    producing the panda-like facial appearance associated with its common name.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The most distinctive feature is the large\n    \u003cstrong\u003eblack rounded or saddle-shaped blotch around the dorsal-fin area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    This dark patch can extend downward over a substantial portion of the body,\n    creating a dramatic bicolor appearance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Individual pattern size and darkness can vary somewhat with genetics,\n    age, condition, aquarium lighting, and shipping stress.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY NEW PANDA --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is CW051 Called the New Panda Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The “New Panda” name comes from the fish's combination of a\n    \u003cstrong\u003elight-colored body and large black markings\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    which gives it a panda-like black-and-white appearance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    However, CW051 is not simply a new strain or color morph of the\n    common Panda Cory. It is a separate, still-undescribed\n    \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e population from a completely different region\n    of South America.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Compared with the classic Panda Cory, CW051 develops a much larger\n    central black body blotch and generally presents a heavier\n    high-contrast bicolor pattern.\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;\"\u003eNew Panda Cory Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 7px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n      The signature CW051 pattern is a\n      \u003cstrong\u003elarge rounded black saddle below the dorsal fin combined\n      with a dark eye marking on a pale body\u003c\/strong\u003e. This bold central\n      blotch is also one of the easiest ways to distinguish CW051 from\n      the closely related-looking CW049.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VS PANDA --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW051 New Panda Cory vs. Regular Panda Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW051 and the common Panda Cory share a black-and-light color theme,\n    but they are not the same fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The common Panda Cory,\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma panda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is known for its dark\n    eye mask, dark dorsal marking, and separate dark patch near the base\n    of the tail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW051 instead develops a\n    \u003cstrong\u003elarge central black saddle or rounded body blotch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    that occupies a much greater portion of the fish's side.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW051 also originates from the Brazil–Colombia border region,\n    while the classic Panda Cory is associated with river systems farther\n    west in Peru and Ecuador.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VS CW049 --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW051 New Panda Cory vs. CW049\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 and CW049\u003c\/strong\u003e are two closely similar\n    “New Panda” type Corys that entered the aquarium hobby from Colombia\n    around the same period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    At first, there was uncertainty over whether they represented separate\n    species or simply different patterns of the same fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both forms have since been bred in captivity and have reportedly\n    reproduced true to their respective patterns, strongly supporting\n    the idea that they represent distinct populations or species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The easiest visual distinction is the central body marking:\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 has a large rounded or saddle-like blotch\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    while \u003cstrong\u003eCW049 has a more diamond-shaped marking extending\n    downward from the dorsal region\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BICOLOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Is CW051 the Bicolor Cory?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW051 is sometimes imported or sold under the trade name\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBicolor Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e because of its dramatic pale-and-black\n    coloration.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    However, this name can cause confusion.\n    The true \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different\n    and rarely encountered species from Suriname.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For accurate aquarium identification, names such as\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 New Panda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Saddled Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\u003c\/strong\u003e are preferable.\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 CW051 Mean?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW051\u003c\/strong\u003e, often shortened to \u003cstrong\u003eCW51\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    is the Corydoras World identification number assigned to this\n    still-undescribed fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW numbers allow aquarists, breeders, importers, and researchers to\n    distinguish unidentified Corydoradinae populations before they receive\n    formal scientific species descriptions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Maintaining the CW051 designation is particularly important because\n    of the fish's close resemblance to CW049 and other black-and-white\n    \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e species.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TAXONOMY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Why Is CW051 Now Hoplisoma sp. CW051?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For many years this fish was listed as\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW051\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Modern phylogenetic research demonstrated that the broad historical\n    genus \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e contained several distinct evolutionary lineages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In the major 2024 Corydoradinae revision, the large short-snouted\n    Lineage 9 group was placed within the resurrected genus\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Since CW051 has not yet received a formal species description,\n    its correct modern hobby designation is\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Where Do CW051 New Panda Corys Come From?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist locality information places CW051 in the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eborder region between Brazil and Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Cory specialists specifically record the fish from a\n    \u003cstrong\u003esmall creek near the settlement of Villa Bittencourt\n    on the Brazilian side of the border\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Aquarium exports have commonly moved through\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLeticia, Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important ornamental-fish\n    export center near the borders of Colombia, Brazil, and Peru.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Some aquarium sources broadly associate CW051 with the\n    upper Rio Negro and Uaupés\/Vaupés region. Until a formal scientific\n    description provides more complete distribution data, the CW051 locality\n    should be preserved whenever possible.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BEHAVIOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW051 New Panda Cory Behavior \u0026amp; Group Size\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CW051 New Panda Corys are\n    \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW051 Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n    Larger groups can provide even more natural social behavior when\n    aquarium size and availability allow.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In a comfortable aquarium, the group can often be seen moving together\n    over the substrate, resting under shaded cover, and actively searching\n    the aquarium floor for food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Like other Cory-type catfish, CW051 may occasionally make a rapid\n    trip to the surface to gulp atmospheric air before returning to\n    the substrate. Occasional surface visits are normal 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 CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 gallon aquarium or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended\n    for a proper group of CW051 New Panda Corys.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Prioritize horizontal bottom area rather than aquarium height because\n    these fish spend much of their time exploring and foraging along the substrate.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A \u003cstrong\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly recommended.\n    Fine sand allows natural sifting behavior and reduces the risk of\n    abrasion to the fish's sensitive barbels.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Driftwood, smooth stones, live plants, floating plants, and shaded\n    areas can provide useful security while open sections of sand give\n    the group plenty of foraging space.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Efficient filtration with areas of moderate water movement and\n    \u003cstrong\u003egood oxygenation\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATER --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    CW051 New Panda Cory Water Parameters\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Specialist aquarium references recommend approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e73–79°F (23–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for CW051.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A practical pH range is approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, with soft to moderately soft water\n    particularly appropriate for wild-origin fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    More important than continually adjusting water chemistry is\n    maintaining \u003cstrong\u003eclean, stable, oxygen-rich water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep CW051 in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with effective\n    biological filtration and regular partial water changes.\n    Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIET --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #016141; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    What Do CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish Eat?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 New Panda Corys are omnivorous benthic foragers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and should receive a varied diet specifically provided for them.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Good aquarium foods include:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sinking Cory pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBottom-feeder tablets or granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhite mosquito larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlackworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOther appropriately sized frozen or live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Wild-origin fish may initially respond especially well to frozen\n    and live foods while acclimating to aquarium conditions.\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 CW051 New Panda Corys should not be\n    purchased simply as aquarium “cleaner fish.” They naturally forage\n    along the bottom but still require intentional feeding with a complete\n    diet. Cory catfish do not replace regular water changes, substrate\n    cleaning, or 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    CW051 New Panda Cory Tank Mates\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The peaceful temperament of\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable for many\n    carefully planned freshwater community aquariums.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Good tank mates can include peaceful tetras, pencilfish, rasboras,\n    small danios, peaceful dwarf cichlids, small gouramis, and other\n    non-aggressive freshwater species with compatible water requirements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Avoid large predatory fish, aggressive bottom dwellers, and highly\n    competitive fish that may intimidate CW051 or prevent the group\n    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 CW051 New Panda Cory\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mature males and females become easier to distinguish once the fish\n    reach adult size.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdult males\u003c\/strong\u003e generally remain somewhat smaller and\n    slimmer, reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdult females\u003c\/strong\u003e can reach approximately\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and become noticeably broader and fuller\n    through the abdomen when viewed from above.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Juveniles can be difficult to sex reliably, so mature body shape is\n    generally more useful than pattern differences.\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 CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold black-and-cream panda-style coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge distinctive black saddle below the dorsal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDark panda-like marking through the eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistoric CW051 collector identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStill-undescribed specialty Hoplisoma species\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament for freshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSocial behavior when maintained in a proper group\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting Brazil–Colombia border locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for Cory and Hoplisoma collectors\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 CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 New Panda 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\n      a mature, fully cycled aquarium. Provide fine sand, clean oxygen-rich\n      water, peaceful tank mates, shaded cover, and a varied diet.\n      Because CW051 remains scientifically undescribed and is easily confused\n      with CW049, preserving accurate CW-number identification is especially\n      important for collectors and breeding programs.\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    CW051 New Panda 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 CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 is a still-undescribed Cory-type catfish from the\n      Brazil–Colombia border region. It has a pale body, dark eye marking,\n      and a large rounded black saddle around the dorsal-fin area.\n      Its modern hobby name is \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\u003c\/em\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      Is CW051 now Hoplisoma sp. CW051?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. It was historically listed as \u003cem\u003eCorydoras sp. CW051\u003c\/em\u003e.\n      Following the 2024 revision of Corydoradinae, this Lineage 9\n      short-snouted group is placed in \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e, making\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\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 CW051 mean?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 is the Corydoras World identification number assigned to this\n      undescribed fish. The code allows hobbyists and breeders to identify\n      it consistently until it receives a formal scientific species 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      Why is CW051 called the New Panda Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Its pale body and large dark markings create a panda-like appearance.\n      However, CW051 is not a color morph of the regular Panda Cory.\n      It is a separate, undescribed \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma\u003c\/em\u003e from the\n      Brazil–Colombia border region.\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 CW051 and a regular Panda Cory?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 has a much larger central black saddle or body blotch.\n      The regular Panda Cory has separate dark markings around the eye,\n      dorsal area, and tail base rather than the large central CW051 pattern.\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 CW051 and CW049?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 usually has a large rounded or saddle-shaped central black blotch.\n      The similar CW049 develops a more diamond-shaped marking extending\n      downward from the dorsal region. Both forms have bred true in captivity,\n      supporting their treatment as distinct aquarium populations or species.\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 CW051 the same as Hoplisoma bicolor?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      No. CW051 is sometimes imported under the name “Bicolor Cory,”\n      but true \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e is a separate and rarely seen\n      species from Suriname. CW051 should be identified as\n      \u003cem\u003eHoplisoma sp. CW051\u003c\/em\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 big do CW051 New Panda Corys get?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Specialist records give approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches for males\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      and up to around \u003cstrong\u003e2.25 inches for females\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      Mature females are typically fuller-bodied than males.\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 CW051 New Panda Corys should be kept together?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 CW051 Corys\u003c\/strong\u003e together.\n      They are social fish and generally become more active and confident\n      when maintained 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 CW051 New Panda Corys?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      A practical specialist-supported aquarium range is approximately\n      \u003cstrong\u003e73–79°F (23–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pH around\n      \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–7.0\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 CW051 New Panda Corys come from?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Specialist records place CW051 in the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil–Colombia border region\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically from\n      a small creek near Villa Bittencourt on the Brazilian side.\n      Aquarium exports have commonly passed through Leticia, Colombia.\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 CW051 New Panda Cory rare?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 remains less common in the aquarium trade than mainstream\n      Cory species and is generally considered a specialty collector fish.\n      Here, “rare” refers to aquarium availability rather than an official\n      conservation classification.\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 CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish peaceful?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      Yes. CW051 is a peaceful social catfish and works well with calm\n      tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, danios, and other non-aggressive\n      freshwater community fish with compatible care 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 CW051 New Panda 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, granules,\n      or tablets supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms,\n      blackworms, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\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 CW051 New Panda Corys clean the aquarium?\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e\n      CW051 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,\n      substrate cleaning, and normal aquarium maintenance.\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      CW051 New Panda Cory Catfish at Tropicflow Aquatic\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Add a bold collector twist on the classic Panda Cory look to your\n      freshwater aquarium with the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCW051 New Panda Cory Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      With its pale body, dramatic black saddle, panda-style facial marking,\n      peaceful social behavior, and still-undescribed collector status,\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHoplisoma sp. 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