Description
Albino Hoplo Catfish – Vibrant and Hardy Bottom-Dweller for Your Aquarium
Add a splash of color and personality to your freshwater tank with the Albino Hoplo Catfish. This unique albino variant of the Hoplo Catfish stands out with its pale, creamy body and vibrant red eyes, making it an eye-catching addition to any aquarium. Known for its hardiness and easy care, the Albino Hoplo Catfish is the perfect choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking for a peaceful and functional bottom-dwelling species.
This species is naturally inquisitive and enjoys exploring every corner of the aquarium. It’s an excellent scavenger that will help keep your tank clean by consuming leftover food, algae, and organic matter. Its peaceful temperament ensures it is a great addition to community tanks with other non-aggressive fish.
With its robust nature and adaptable behavior, the Albino Hoplo Catfish can thrive in various tank setups, adding movement and interest to the lower levels of your aquarium.
Key Features:
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Vibrant Albino Coloration: Pale body with striking red eyes, adding a unique and beautiful contrast to your tank
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Peaceful & Social: Thrives in groups and coexists peacefully with a variety of non-aggressive species
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Effective Algae & Debris Cleaner: Scavenges for leftover food, algae, and detritus, helping maintain a clean and healthy tank
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Hardy & Easy to Care For: Perfect for beginner and seasoned fishkeepers alike, adaptable to a range of water conditions
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a group of 3 or more
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Water Temp: 72–80°F (22–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – feeds on sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms), algae wafers, and plant matter
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Lifespan: 8–12 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding spots using plants, driftwood, or caves. A soft, sandy substrate will help protect its delicate barbels and prevent any injury.
The Albino Hoplo Catfish is a colorful and low-maintenance species that makes an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium. Its striking appearance, peaceful nature, and helpful scavenging habits will enhance your tank while keeping it clean and balanced.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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