Catfish-Albino Hoplo

Looking for a hardworking catfish with a striking appearance? The Albino Hoplo is a hardy, low-maintenance bottom dweller that keeps your tank clean while adding charm and character. A must-have for community setups!

The Albino Hoplo Catfish is a hardy, active, and peaceful bottom-dweller that makes a great addition to community aquariums. With its pale pink to cream coloration, red eyes, and armored body, it stands out as both unique and functional. These catfish are excellent scavengers, helping to keep the substrate clean while adding constant movement and personality to the tank.

• Origin: South America (Amazon & Paraguay river basins)

• Size: Up to 15 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful and social – best kept in small groups

• Tank Size: 100L+ recommended

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water | 22–28°C

• Diet: Omnivore – readily accepts sinking pellets, flakes, frozen, and live foods

• Compatibility: Perfect for peaceful community aquariums; avoid aggressive or very large predatory fish