{"product_id":"albino-spotted-hoplo-catfish","title":"Albino Spotted Hoplo Catfish","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eAlbino Spotted Hoplo Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eMegalechis thoracata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eA hardy albino bottom-dweller with playful personality and bright golden tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eAlbino Spotted Hoplo Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tough and active freshwater catfish known for its creamy-gold body, pinkish fins, and subtle spotted patterning. This albino variant retains the charming, armoured appearance of the standard Hoplo while offering a brighter, more eye-catching look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"789\"\u003ePeaceful and highly adaptable, Hoplos are excellent additions to larger community aquariums. They are energetic bottom-dwellers that appreciate open swimming space as well as hiding spots among driftwood and plants. Unlike many catfish, they are active during the day and full of personality, often seen cruising the tank and foraging through the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate aquarists and larger community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ for natural behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; suitable with medium-sized community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710120562765,"sku":null,"price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Megalechis-thoracata-Albino__42458.jpg?v=1771979324","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/albino-spotted-hoplo-catfish","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}