A hardy and peaceful armoured catfish with loads of personality The Hoplo Catfish is a tough, active bottom-dweller well known for its armoured body, inquisitive nature, and peaceful temperament. With its attractive mottled patterning and whiskered face, this South American species brings both character and constant activity to the lower levels of the aquarium. Unlike many catfish that remain hidden during the day, Hoplo Catfish are often out exploring, sifting through the substrate, and interacting with their surroundings. They thrive in aquariums with sand or fine gravel, driftwood, and plenty of open space to forage. Hardy and adaptable, they make an excellent addition to larger community aquariums and are well suited to both beginner and experienced fishkeepers. Need to Know: Recommended For: Beginner to intermediate aquarists and larger community aquariumsMinimum Tank Size: 150 litresTemperature Range: 22–28°CpH Range: 6.0–7.5Recommended School Size: 3+ for natural behaviourCompatibility: Peaceful; suitable with most medium-sized community fishMax Size: 15–18 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
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