Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish

Scientific Name: Rineloricaria sp.
Common Name: Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish

The Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish is a unique freshwater bottom dweller prized for its slender body, elongated whiptail appearance, and striking red-to-rust coloration. Its unusual shape and peaceful temperament make it an excellent choice for planted and community aquariums.

Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons recommended
Temperature: Approximately 72–79°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Diet: Omnivore

Provide a mature, well-filtered aquarium with smooth substrate, driftwood, plants, and plenty of surfaces to explore. Aqua Huna specifically warns that its Red Lizard Whiptails can lose their red coloration and become gray when they are not maintained in a heavily planted aquarium.

Offer a varied diet including quality sinking foods, algae-based foods, and appropriately sized frozen foods. They should not be expected to survive solely on algae or leftover food.

Please Note: Color intensity, size, markings, and sex naturally vary between individual fish.

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