About the Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish
Name: Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish
Max Size: Around 4-5 inches (10-13 cm)
Recommend pH: 6.5-7.5
Recommended Temperature (Β°F): 75-82Β°F (24-28Β°C)
Diet: Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish are omnivorous. They have a versatile diet that includes both meaty foods and plant matter. They will accept a variety of high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small insect larvae. Providing a balanced diet with occasional vegetable-based supplements is beneficial for their overall health.
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Non-Schooling Fish (Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish are solitary by nature and prefer to be the only representative of their species in the aquarium.)
Possible types of tank mates: Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish are generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish. Good tank mates include small to medium-sized tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and other catfish species. Avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
Behavior: Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish are known for their beautiful appearance and peaceful demeanor. They have a pale, cream-colored body with distinctive dark spots scattered across their body and fins. They are bottom-dwelling catfish and spend most of their time foraging and searching for food on the aquarium substrate. They are excellent scavengers and help keep the tank clean by consuming leftover food and detritus. Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish are generally shy and prefer to have hiding spots in the form of caves, driftwood, or plants to retreat to when they feel stressed or threatened. They are active during the night and may become more active during feeding times. Overall, they are a fascinating addition to a community aquarium and can provide both visual interest and functional benefits.
Fun Fact: The Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish, like its non-albino counterparts, belongs to the Callichthyidae family, which includes armored catfish species. These catfish have a series of bony plates covering their bodies, providing protection against potential predators. Their armored nature and peaceful temperament make them interesting and desirable aquarium fish for both novice and experienced fishkeepers.