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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 tank mates only. | |
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :Will accept a variety of foods including sinking catfish tablets and [[bloodworm]]. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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+ | == 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. | ||
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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 thoracata]]''. The difference being the presence of a conspicuous dark vertical band in the caudal fin in the ''M.picta''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 13 December 2017
Armoured Hoplo Catfish
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Megalechis picta
132 Litres (35 US G.)
11.4-12.7cm (4.5-5 ")
Freshwater
5.0 - 7.0
17.8-27.8°C (64 -82 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
4-8 years
Family
Callichthyidae
Contents
Additional names
- Armoured Catfish, Tail Bar Armoured Catfish, Tail Bar Hoplo, Armoured Hoplo Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Callichthys longifilis, Callichthys pictus, Callichthys sulcatus, Callichthys thoracatus, Hoplosternum orinocoi, Hoplosternum thoracatum
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 tank mates 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 thoracata. The difference being the presence of a conspicuous dark vertical band in the caudal fin in the M.picta.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)