Hoplosternum punctatum ... "Spotted Hoplo" availability?

[blani12345]

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.

Thank You, Brian

[Joshuakahan]

Are you referring to these?

https://exoticfishshop.net/product/albi ... o-catfish/

[fishguy1978]

Are you referring to these?

https://exoticfishshop.net/product/albi ... o-catfish/

That price is outrageous for that size.

[Joshuakahan]

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

[blani12345]

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

[fishguy1978]

Those are probably Megalechis thoracata.