I'm sorry...I thought I'd said Hoplosternum thoracatum. Have you moved my post, so someone might see it, and help me? All 4 get along famously...I've raised them all from juveniles in a large (125g)community tank. Never a hint of a "squabble", even together on a 55 or 20 gal. tank. They are all ...

They (4) are about 1 1/2 yrs old, and 5 1/2" long. I've had them ever since they were small in a community tank. I put a flouting butter tub lid in...and noticed on (at least) was swimming upside down under it. I see/saw no small bubbles in it, only one large bubble covering about a third of the ...

I like your idea on a larger piece of styrofoam siliconed to the top...THAT would solve my problem.
Thanks, friend~
(I would have replied earlier, but the website didn't notify me you'd answered)

I'm (and my hoplos too) having trouble getting my rimmed butter tub lid to float level.
Is there a better one I can buy or make, please?

Thanks Guys....I will do as you say.
I appreciate your replies VERY Much~!!

As fish like live foods...are these safe to give them. Please?

can anyone give me details on how to breed Hoplo Cats? I know the male makes a bubble nest on a leaf, or green plastic "cover" floating on the surface...but that is all I know. Please help me, if you know the full details, please. I have males and females in a community tank, and will put them in ...