Hoplosternum littorale

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Clay Hoplo
Clay Hoplo
Species Hoplosternum littorale
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 20.32 cm

7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.0
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-4 years


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[edit] Alternative names

Clay Hoplo, Hassar, Cascadura, Fork tailed Hoplo

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Callichthys albidus, Callichthys chiquitos, Callichthys laevigatus, Callichthys littoralis, Callichthys melampterus, Callichthys subulatus, Cascadura maculocephala, Cataphractops melampterus, Hoplosternum laevigatum, Hoplosternum littorale daillyi, Hoplosternum schreineri, Hoplosternum shirui, Hoplosternum stevardii

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Hoplosternum littorale
Availability Uncommon
Common name Clay Hoplo , Hassar, Cascadura, and Fork tailed Hoplo
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Callichthyidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 8 in (20.32 cm)  +
Maximum age 4  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Hoplosternum littorale, Callichthys albidus, Callichthys chiquitos, Callichthys laevigatus, Callichthys littoralis, Callichthys melampterus, Callichthys subulatus, Cascadura maculocephala, Cataphractops melampterus, Hoplosternum laevigatum, Hoplosternum littorale daillyi, Hoplosternum schreineri, Hoplosternum shirui, and Hoplosternum stevardii
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