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They can be prone to ich and other issues. Some refer to them as ich magnets.
Be sure to pick one out that is eating well and swimming well. Be sure it has been in the lfs for at least a couple of weeks. Then when you get it home be prepared to quarantine it for at least 4 weeks so you can treat it if ich velvet etc occurs.
You also want to be sure that you have good solid quarantine protocols for all fish entering the tank since if ich comes in your Hippo will get it.
I have one that started out as a 1 inch fish about five years ago and is thriving at about 6inches now,beautiful fish. They do have a high mortality from shipping and parasites and other things but once you settle them in, they can live a long time.Feed it well and provide a clip of dried seaweed every other day or every day along with meaty fare.
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Tom
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