Hoplo Catfish tank mates
Megalechis thoracata
5 rated pairings from the Hoplo Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Hoplo Catfish needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Spotted Raphael Catfish
Agamyxis pectinifrons
30 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and nocturnal behavior; generally compatible
Severum
Heros severus
55 gal min · 8" adult · Semi-aggressive
Large, robust fish that can coexist with Hoplos in spacious tanks
Silver Dollar
Metynnis argenteus
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Fast-moving schooling fish that avoid bottom-dwelling predators
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Hoplo Catfish
Species whose own guides list Hoplo Catfish as a tank mate.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.