Hoplo Catfish (Hoplosternum thoracatum)
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 65-85° F, Up to 20°H , pH 5.5 – 8.3
Maximum Size: 7″
Color Form: Silver, Brown
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Great in community tanks
Origin: Throughout the Amazon Basin
Family: Callichthyidae
Lifespan: 5-8 Years or more
Aquarist Experience Lever: Beginner