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Clay Hoplo
Hoplosternum littorale
208 Litres (55 US G.)
17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")
6.5 - 7.0
18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
3-4 years
Family
Callichthyidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Clay Hoplo, Hassar, Cascadura, Fork tailed Hoplo
Additional 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
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish that will cohabit with its own kind. It may be a threat to very small fish or fry, but otherwise be fine with similar sized peaceful fish.
Diet
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- These fish look like extra large over-grown Corydoras, they are a relative. The chunky body is dark olive/brown in colour with some darker blotches. It has large "armour plating" scales down its flanks. It has two long sets of barbels and a pointed snout. Albino variants have been seen.
Pictures
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )