Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Brown Hoplo catfish, Hoplosternum littorale

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Brown Hoplo

Family:	CALLICHTHYIDAE
Species:	Hoplosternum littorale
Common Name:	Brown Hoplo
Size:	10 in (24 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: most river drainages north of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Min Tank Size:	At least 55 gallons for adult.
Diet:	Omnivore, will take flake frozen, live and sinking pellets.
Behavior:	Peaceful, bottom swimmer.
Water:	Temperature of 71°F to 82°F (22°-28° C) , pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; dH range: 6 - 22
Care:	Easy.
Communities:	Excellent, can get aggressive at feeding time.
Suitability:	Good for all.