Hoplosternum punctatum ... "Spotted Hoplo" availability?

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Hoplosternum punctatum ... "Spotted Hoplo" availability?

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Is there anyone on this forum that knows if someone keeps Hoplosternum punctatum in the USA, and if anyone is breeding them? I would be interested in finding a decent group of juveniles to raise up into a small breeding colony.

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Joshuakahan wrote: 10 Jan 2023, 23:55 Are you referring to these?

https://exoticfishshop.net/product/albi ... o-catfish/
That price is outrageous for that size.
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Guess it depends on if you can find them or not. But ya, his prices can be high, but it’s also one of the most reliable sites
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Those might be the ones, didn't know there was an albino version although I guess I shouldn't be surprised there is. I will try contacting them and see if they happen to know the scientific name for those particular fish. From what I have been reading there are apparently several different species with the name "spotted Hoplo", so will need some confirmation from the seller of the genus species. Thanks, Brian
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Those are probably Megalechis thoracata.
Did you say “CATFISH!?” I’m in.
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