Spotted Hoplo Catfish - Albino

Spotted Albino Hoplo Catfish

Megalechis thoracata

Spotted Hoplo Catfish are a widely popular species of catfish for many reasons. The first being that they are an incredibly hardy fish that can adapt to a wide range of different aquarium parameters, making them great for fish keepers of all experience types.

While they tote a generally peaceful disposition, because they are still catfish, they may likely feast on small nano fish at night when the Hoplo is most active. It is recommended they are kept with slightly bigger tank mates, like larger varieties of tetra’s like the congo tetra, barbs, gourami, rainbowfish, angelfish, etc. They love to dig around in substrates, so rougher substrates are not recommended.

They are omnivorous bottom dwellers and will eat nearly everything that is given, such as frozen foods, sinking wafers, or pellets.

Spotted Hoplo Catfish can grow up to a size of 6" and like to live in groups of at least 5, so a recommended minimum is at least 25 gallons. Their recommended temperature range is between 65-80°F and their pH between 6.0-8.0.