Albino Hoplo Catfish Hoplosternum Megalechis Thoracata 5cm

Albino Hoplo Catfish Hoplosternum Megalechis Thoracata 5cm

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£33.00
Live Arrival Guarantee Live Fish Delivery When Your Fish Arrive (acclimatisation guide)

Delivered alive, guaranteed

Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.

When will my fish arrive?

Order placedDelivery day
Up to Monday 11:00amThursday (that week)
Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00amFriday (that week)
Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00amSaturday (that week)
Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time)Thursday (following week)

Albino Hoplo Catfish Hoplosternum Megalechis Thoracata 5cm "Introducing the Albino Hoplo Catfish (Hoplosternum Megalechis Thoracata), a charming addition to any aquarium! Originating from South America, these peaceful catfish thrive in freshwater setups. Their omnivorous diet makes feeding a breeze, enjoying a mix of high-quality pellets, live or frozen foods, and occasional veggies. Known for their amiable nature, they make excellent tank mates with other peaceful species like tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids. Their low aggression level and moderate size (reaching about 4-5 inches) make them suitable for community tanks. For aquarists of various experience levels, the Albino Hoplo Catfish is a delight to care for, requiring standard water parameters (pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 72-78°F, and soft to moderately hard water). With proper care, they'll thrive and become a fascinating addition to your aquatic haven!"

Please Note

The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.

It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.

Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.

We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.

Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.