Difference between revisions of "Megalechis thoracata"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :South America: Amazon, Orinoco and upper Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northern Brazil. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :A mature male has a thickened first pectoral ray which varies from orange/brown to scarlet in colour. | |
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| − | + | == 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. | ||
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| + | :Will accept a variety of foods including sinking catfish tablets and [[bloodworm]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | :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. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Generally peaceful but can be boisterous. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :More [[:Category:Loach|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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:10, 13 December 2017
Port Hoplo
Port Hoplo
Megalechis thoracata
132 Litres (35 US G.)
11-13 cm (4.3-5.1")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
4-8 years
Family
Callichthyidae
Contents
Additional names
- Port Hoplo, Armoured Catfish, Hoplo
Additional scientific names
- Callichthys exaratus, Callichthys personatus, Hoplosternum personatus, Hoplosternum thoracatum surinamensis, Megalechis personata
Origin[edit]
- South America: Amazon, Orinoco and upper Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northern Brazil.
Sexing[edit]
- A mature male has a thickened first pectoral ray which varies from orange/brown to scarlet in colour.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful fish that does well in company of its own kind. Can be boisterous at feeding time so keep with robust tankmates only.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept a variety of foods including sinking catfish tablets and bloodworm.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- 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.
Behaviour[edit]
- Generally peaceful but can be boisterous.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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