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Megalechis thoracata
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| Port Hoplo | |
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| Port Hoplo | |
| Species | Megalechis thoracata |
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 5.118 in
11-13 cm (4.3-5.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Port Hoplo, Armoured Catfish, Hoplo
[edit] Synonyms
- Callichthys exaratus, Callichthys personatus, Hoplosternum personatus, Hoplosternum thoracatum surinamensis, Megalechis personata
[edit] Sexing
- A mature male has a thickened first pectoral ray which varies from orange/brown to scarlet in colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful fish that does well in company of its own kind. Can be boisterous at feeding time so keep with robust tankmates only.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept a variety of foods including sinking catfish tablets and bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Not fussy about tank set up, originates from small ponds that are low in oxygen and have little current, but this fish is flexible towards it's environment.
[edit] Behaviour
- Generally peaceful but can be boisterous.
[edit] Identification
- More Loach-like in appearance than catfish, this fish is mottled grey in colour and can be mistaken for the similar Megalechis picta. The difference being the absence of a conspicuous dark vertical band in the caudal fin in the M.thoracata.
