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Hoplo??

Posted: 24 Jun 2003, 03:34
by Zack
I got three cats today from the lfs that are either hoplos or portholes, They look similar to both except are shorter and thicker than both. Any ideas what they are?? Sorry i cant provide much more info but they wont hold still or come to the front of the tank. I'll work on some pictures tonight but just figured i'd get the wheels turning.

Posted: 24 Jun 2003, 08:55
by Silurus
Portholes have forked tails, while <i>Megalechis</i> (the most common hoplos) have rounded or squared-off tails. I'm betting that you have the latter.

Posted: 24 Jun 2003, 17:58
by Zack
Thanks silrus,right again,they're deffinately hoplos.