{"product_id":"hoplo-catfish","title":"Hoplo Catfish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoplo Catfish (Hoplosternum litorale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, armoured South American catfish known for its ability to breathe atmospheric air using a modified intestine, allowing it to tolerate a wide range of water conditions. Active and inquisitive, the Hoplo is a peaceful scavenger that constantly patrols the substrate, making it a useful and characterful addition to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 120L+ with open swimming space and a soft substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 20–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness: Soft to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, active, and social — best kept in small groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — sinking pellets, wafers, frozen\/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and leftover flake food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 12–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Easy (very hardy and forgiving of varied water conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful community fish of similar size — tetras, rainbowfish, corydoras, and peaceful South American cichlids. Best kept in groups of 3–5 for natural, confident behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth America — Amazon and Orinoco river basins, floodplains, and stagnant backwaters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587986587808,"sku":"FSH-0196","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/hoplo-catfish","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}