Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish (4cm)
£16.30
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The Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish (Rineloricaria sp. “Red Lizard” or L010A) is a slender, freshwater armored catfish from the family Loricariidae
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Scientific Name / L-Number: Rineloricaria sp. (“Red Lizard” or L010A)
- Appearance: Fiery red to rusty orange, slender body, long whip-like tail, and a sucker mouth. Males develop bristly extensions (odontodes) on their snouts during the spawning season.
- Size: Grows up to about 11 to 15 cm (4.4 to 6 inches) in length.
- Origin: South America (Amazon Basin).
Behaviour & Aquarium Care
- Tank Size: Minimum of 75 – 100 litres due to the size.
- Water Temperature: 24°C to 29°C.
- pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5.
- Substrate: Prefers a fine sand substrate to mimic its natural burrowing habits.
- Diet: Herbivorous and detritivore; feeds on algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and biofilm.
- Temperament: Peaceful, shy bottom-dweller that does well in community tanks alongside tetras, rasboras, and other gentle species.
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