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| − | + | :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. | |
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| + | :Should accept most sinking meaty foods including catfish wafers, [[bloodworm]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. Preferred to be fed at dusk. Active night characteristics. | ||
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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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:30, 10 February 2019
Clay Hoplo
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
Tank compatibility[edit]
- 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[edit]
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day. Preferred to be fed at dusk. Active night characteristics.
Identification[edit]
- 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[edit]
Videos[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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