{"product_id":"homaloptera-spec-fish","title":"Homaloptera Spec. Fish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its flattened, ray-shaped body built for clinging to rocks in fast-flowing water. It typically has a mottled brown, tan, or olive coloration that provides excellent camouflage against stones and riverbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillstream Adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong, specialized clinger that uses its fins like suction grips to hold onto smooth surfaces. It is highly adapted to fast-flowing streams and spends most of its time grazing and resting on hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a highly oxygenated aquarium with strong water movement to replicate river rapids. Ideal water temperature should range between 68–75°F (20–24°C). Prefers clean, well-filtered water with stable parameters and lots of smooth rocks, driftwood, and high-flow areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous with a strong grazing tendency, feeding on algae, biofilm, sinking wafers, and small frozen or live foods such as bloodworms and daphnia. A mature tank with natural biofilm growth is very beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful and suitable for community tanks with other non-aggressive species that tolerate cooler, high-flow environments. Should not be kept with large, aggressive, or overly active fish that may outcompete it for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Growth:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can grow up to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ein length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate growth, with steady development in stable, oxygen-rich, and well-maintained river-style aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHomaloptera sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a group of hillstream loach-type fish valued by aquarists for their unique river-adapted body shape and peaceful grazing behavior. They are best suited for intermediate aquarists who can provide high-flow, highly oxygenated “river tank” environments with cool, clean water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207070994759,"sku":"1140413","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/HomalopteraSpec.Fish.jpg?v=1782139674","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/homaloptera-spec-fish","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}