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corymad03 Hobbyist Posts: 122 Kudos: 39 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Aug-2003	I be recieving the above catfish from a friend and i just wanted to know whether they be ok in a tank with angels, gourami's, plec, golden barbs????<br><br>Thx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
~Mista Psycho~ Hobbyist Posts: 125 Kudos: 84 Votes: 12 Registered: 13-Mar-2005	Hi, There are a lot hoplos spieces.So without a description of the fish it is very hard to help you however The most easily available hoplos are Megalechis thoracata (which is probably what you have). a very similar species is the M. personata Hope this helps you find out which fish you have??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Most species are evenly tempered, and should be fine with yoru existing stock.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	I know these as Hoplosternum species (another taxonomic change to commit to the database - sigh). And they can get quite large. 7 inches isn't unusual. So you shouldn't have problems with the plecs or angels, but your gold barbs might become a tempting snack for a big one. However, I hasten to emphasis might, as they have a reputation for being somewhat better behaved in this regard than similar sized Pims, for example. Even so, it pays to be vigilant. Especially as they grow! Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	I think the most important piece of info is, what size tank is it? Fish tend to be less agressive in bigger tanks. - DJ :88)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	corymad03 I have two Hoplos now and they tend to be rather shy. The previous ones I have had were always in the front of the tank. I noticed when I purchased these two they were rather a shy lot in the LFS tank. They do like caves or areas they can call their own. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
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