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Megalechis picta
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| Armoured Hoplo Catfish | |
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| Armoured Hoplo Catfish | |
| Species | Megalechis picta |
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
4.5-5 " (11.4-12.7cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 290.928 K 17.778 °C 523.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Armoured Catfish, Tail Bar Armoured Catfish, Tail Bar Hoplo, Armoured Hoplo Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Callichthys longifilis, Callichthys pictus, Callichthys sulcatus, Callichthys thoracatus, Hoplosternum orinocoi, Hoplosternum thoracatum
[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 thoracata. The difference being the presence of a conspicuous dark vertical band in the caudal fin in the M.picta.
