{"product_id":"corydoras-bandit-hoplisoma-metae","title":"Corydoras - Bandit (Hoplisoma metae)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCorydoras - Bandit (Hoplisoma metae)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eThe bandit cory (Corydoras metae or Hoplisoma metae) is a popular, peaceful, freshwater catfish known for the distinctive black stripe across its eyes that resembles a bandit's mask. These fish are favored by aquarists for their social nature, charming behavior, and utility as a \"clean-up crew\" in community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold text-foreground mb-3\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-2 text-muted-foreground ml-6 list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery peaceful, social, and non-aggressive bottom-dweller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- bandit Corydoras are highly peaceful and thrive in a community aquarium with other small, non-aggressive species that inhabit the mid-to-upper levels of the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate-friendly care level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4-6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal water temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e22.0°C -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26.0°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.0\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eProvide soft sand or fine rounded gravel substrate to protect delicate barbels. Include plenty of hiding spots with driftwood, rocks, and plants. Moderate water flow and good filtration essential. Dimmer lighting preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcy Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45141144469680,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3151\/7872\/files\/ScreenShot2026-06-06at10.29.44pm.png?v=1780748994","url":"https:\/\/arcyaquariums.com\/products\/corydoras-bandit-hoplisoma-metae","provider":"Arcy Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}