TFA101

I've read on some members aquarium info that they keep hoplo catfish. What are they? Info please.

heartsongsinger

It is Megalechis thoracata. I have 3, Tiny (not so tiny), Bunny and Hoppy

Butterfly

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...?species_id=14
Their really cool! They spawn into a bubble nest
Carol

heartsongsinger

butterfly really? do you know how to tell genders? I want to breed my 3 if I can.

Butterfly

Check the link out, it shows them spawning
Carol

Dino

The sexes can be determined by the males having a thicker pectoral ray that has color vs the females thinner less colorful pectoral.
I breed these back in the 90's.

Very, very cool fish.

heartsongsinger

Thanks Dino