Hoplo

[Fishy412]

can i fit a 2 inch Hoplo in a 10 gallon tank? my mom has a 10 gallon that she needs somethign hardy and clean. i told her if i buy a hoplo i would put it in her tank until it reaches a size big enough for my 55. so would a Hoplo be Ok in a 10 gallon for a few months?

 

[nmonks]

Well, it sounds like you already know the answer. Hoplos are pretty big, and a 10 gallon tank is far too small for even a half-grown specimen. I think they can get to be around 20 cm long, and I've certainly seen lots around the 10 to 15 cm mark.

If you have a spare 10 gallon tank why not consider truly miniature species? Gobies, sparkling gouramis, small killifish, etc. There are actually quite a few options. Otherwise, why not use it as a breeding tank for raising fry (that's what I use my 10 gallon tank for). Or maybe even an invertebrate tank with some snails and shrimps?

Cheers,

Neale